Dutch Leaders Trying Not to Laugh

Text on the meme

PAPUA NEW GUINEA NETHERLANDS

What it means

King Willem-Alexander and Prime Minister Mark Rutte sit together at a formal United Nations assembly, initially focused on their papers before exchanging gestures and breaking into laughter. The joke is the contrast between the serious diplomatic setting and the two Dutch leaders behaving like amused friends during an official event, making it useful as a reaction to trying—and failing—to stay serious.

Who

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (Виллем-Александр Нидерландский)Mark Rutte (Марк Рютте)

Objects

blond man in suit / светловолосый мужчина в костюме brown-haired man in suit / шатен в костюме men in formal suits / мужчины в официальных костюмах headset / гарнитура desk / стол papers / документы pen / ручка microphone / микрофон country nameplate / табличка с названием страны United Nations assembly hall / зал Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН yellow chairs / жёлтые кресла laptop or tablet / ноутбук или планшет