The world could always use a bit more hope, so Queen Elizabeth II took to the airwaves to deliver an empowering message to citizens of the UK.
And yes, many were touched by her gesture, but one Twitter user, Peter Chiykowski, decided this was the perfect opportunity to challenge people to some Photoshop fun.
I, for one, would like to thank the Queen for making her royal address and providing the nation with something it sorely needs right now…
The perfect Photoshop bait… pic.twitter.com/dU0CIATWs1
— Peter Chiykowski: D&D Pins LIVE on BackerKit (@rockpapercynic) April 5, 2020
He even got the attention of John Oliver.
Hey cool pic.twitter.com/Fr7d04CyTl
— Peter Chiykowski: D&D Pins LIVE on BackerKit (@rockpapercynic) April 13, 2020
People love the royals, but with that green dress, Her Majesty provided the perfect opportunity for people to have some fun. They really rose up to Peter’s challenge too!
15. Her Majesty, and These Queens
Queens on Queen pic.twitter.com/tTSHPy7qCE
— Orpheus 🪩 (@YannOrpheus) April 6, 2020
14. This Epic Goal
Make fun of two beloved British institutions in one kick!
"We'll meet again"… 🇩🇪🏴⚽️ https://t.co/tgWZoKsLAQ
— Philipp Hummel 🇮🇱🇺🇦❤️ (@p_humm) April 6, 2020
13. Live Long, and Prosper
Her Majesty looks great as a member of the Federation!
Cmd Lizzy pic.twitter.com/2XozWQ7kTv
— Dahie (@Dahie) April 6, 2020
12. Her Majesty, and Queen 2.0
Can’t get enough of these, right?
— Sue Moseley (@Spookypooky) April 5, 2020
11. Baby Yoda Queen
With a tea reference, to boot!
Okay 2020 let's break the Internet pic.twitter.com/dBgi7IgEae
— Peter Chiykowski: D&D Pins LIVE on BackerKit (@rockpapercynic) April 5, 2020
10. The Queen in A&F
https://twitter.com/LazarusLegend/status/1247357565673058307?s=20
9. Keep Calm and Corgi On
A few of you said my queenscreen photoshops are disrespectful, and you're right.
The Queen is definitely a corgis > cats lady. pic.twitter.com/XmQI5jJ5Ao
— Peter Chiykowski: D&D Pins LIVE on BackerKit (@rockpapercynic) April 5, 2020
8. The Tardis Queen
Whovians love the royals too!
I'm really surprised nobody has done this yet… pic.twitter.com/MGXggm2fEH
— Disguised as a Nazi like Elon's friends (@ReadWryt) April 6, 2020
7. The Tiger Queen
Too much?
Tiger Queen pic.twitter.com/vT4heAU4bL
— Mortoshi Jenkermoto👊 (@HDergler) April 6, 2020
6. The Howling Queen
— David =Black Lives Matter= Jose (@Tweetmare) April 6, 2020
5. That One School Carpet Pattern
This is probably most familiar to U.S.-based Photoshop fans, but it’s still awesome!
https://twitter.com/anarchoexcel/status/1247110481917116418?s=20
4. Fresh Queen of Bel-Air
Ok I'm not proud of this
(but worth the laughs)@BabuSantana @oednaldopereira @faustaofashion pic.twitter.com/4qIpBlz5po
— chronoscopic™ (@chronoscopik) April 6, 2020
3. Queen of Stade Rennais
It’s a football club somewhere.
https://twitter.com/Nick_argall/status/1246943983831519233
2. This is Very Meta
— samrefan 🎮 (@samrefan) April 6, 2020
1. But Things Can Always Get More Meta
Here’s exhibit A.
Epic! Here is my version:
The Queen wearing a pic of herself who is wearing a pic of herself who is wearing a pic of herself who is wearing a pic of herself who is wearing a pic of herself who is wearing a pic of herself who is wearing a pic of herself who…#inception pic.twitter.com/TybqcGH8oC— (Arwen) (@arw3neldari3n) April 6, 2020
Or as someone said about this Photoshop job:
I think you mean #queenception
— Shysr (@ojh2) April 7, 2020
People had some mixed feelings about these memes, but most people understood that it was all in good fun. Queen Elizabeth actually looked spectacular, but it makes sense that people want to have some good, clean fun.
What did you think of these Photoshop memes? Do you have any other suggestions for things these Twitter users could try? Name them in the comments and someone may actually create the meme you suggest. You never know!
