The Twitter world was turned upside down when Donald Trump posted a photo that raised more questions than it answered. The image, which apparently showed nothing more than the former president engaged in everyday activities, developed into a viral phenomenon within hours.
Conspiracy theorists immediately smelled a hidden message. 'Look closely at the background!' demands one user. 'There's definitely something we're missing.' Others, meanwhile, see the post as a clever distraction from more pressing political issues.
Meme flood overwhelms the net
While the speculation takes on increasingly bizarre forms, the meme community has long since taken over. Iron-drenched edits of the photo are quickly circulating through all social networks. 'This is the epitome of 'fake news' – a picture without context,' jokes a well-known satirist.
Twitter itself seems overwhelmed by the sheer volume of comments and analyses. 'We've never seen so many simultaneous interpretations of a single image,' admits a company spokesman. Whether the photo will ever reveal its true meaning remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Trump has once again proven how skillfully he can use social media to his advantage.
