During the Davos World Economic Forum, French President Emmanuel Macron attracted attention for his look during a speech to international leaders. As he spoke midway through the summit, he was wearing a pair of dark aviator sunglassesAn accessory that immediately captured the interest of participants and, above all, internet users worldwide. This unusual appearance, in the serious context of the forum, quickly generated a significant reaction on social media.
The French presidency explained that this choice was a measure linked to a minor eye hemorrhage which Macron was suffering from at the time, making it necessary to protect his eyes even indoors. This explanation, however, did not dampen public interest in the French leader's appearance.
During his own speech at the forum, even US President Donald Trump made light of the choice of glasses Macron's actions further amplified the buzz.
Very quickly, numerous altered images circulated online, transforming the image of Macron with his glasses into a real subject of mockery and image manipulation.
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