Michael Cohen's explosive testimony before Congress on Wednesday felt like one of the most momentous occasions in the Trump presidency so far.
The president's ex-lawyer detailed several shocking revelations of his ten years working for Trump which contained accounts of racism, fraud, Wikileaks and potential collision with Russia.
Amongst the very serious nature of these revelations, the internet managed to find a way to create some levity from the situation and it came courtesy of an exchange between Cohen and Rep. Jackie Speier.
The representative from California's 14 congressional district asked Cohen how many times Trump had asked him to threaten an individual or entity on his behalf.
Speier pressed Cohen by asking if it was "100 times?" Cohen said "more." Speier asked if it was "200 times?" Cohen once again said "more." When she then asked "500 times?" Cohen replied with "probably."
Lo and behold a meme was born with people adding in different subjects to suggest how many times they might have watched something and I think you'll all agree that it is a very, very funny meme.
"how many times have you watched gaga and bradley cooper perform shallow?" https://t.co/I4QHbn43i8— Astead (@Astead) 1551294016
“How many times have you dreamed of Trump’s impeachment since he was elected?” https://t.co/X85dbLk3Uy— Kate Beckman (@Kate Beckman) 1551295057
"How many times have you sloppily eaten shredded cheese straight from the bag after midnight?" https://t.co/yax5bg0DFw— Erick Fernandez (@Erick Fernandez) 1551294589
“How many times have you watched #Beyoncé’s #Coachella performance?” Me: https://t.co/5gVSdF8hLp— Lamar Dawson (@Lamar Dawson) 1551295999
“How many times have you given your computer a virus because you went on a ‘bad’ website” 13 year old me: https://t.co/WJsjGEO1kA— Jovid Variant (@Jovid Variant) 1551320520
There were plenty of movie and tv references.
Question: How many times have you watched Twilight? Me: https://t.co/c3xcMgX614— THE TWILIGHT SAGA 🍎 (@THE TWILIGHT SAGA 🍎) 1551316607
“how many times have you rewatched the west wing?” https://t.co/CPI89MEj44— lemonlyman (@lemonlyman) 1551294618
Nobody: “How many times have you listened to the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again soundtrack?” Me: https://t.co/keVKnGtRbO— shannon (@shannon) 1551313790
As well as music nods.
How many times have you listened to @MariahCarey’s Caution album? Me: https://t.co/T2DiycFDOE— Justin Bobby (@Justin Bobby) 1551314819
“How many times have you played the new Carly Rae Jepsen singles today?” https://t.co/6EWFi5phMf— Spencer Dukoff (@Spencer Dukoff) 1551299564
Sports references were aplenty too.
“how many times have the miami dolphins let you down?” me: https://t.co/OGNk7K1w3X— josh houtz (@josh houtz) 1551324109
how many times have you put off your responsibilities to watch hockey https://t.co/PTJYx0zqlK— evgeni malkin’s ego (@evgeni malkin’s ego) 1551324848
“How many times have you watched the Landon Donovan goal against Algeria” https://t.co/18yraQWqfV— US Soccer Feed (@US Soccer Feed) 1551320707
HT Mashable