Old painting resembling Trump, Elon, RFK in-flight meal sparks viral frenzy

A Painting by artist Deitz Nuützen has taken the internet by storm after a user highlighted its resemblance to U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

| Updated: 19 November, 2024 1:38 pm IST
A Painting by artist Deitz Nuützen has taken the internet by storm after a user highlighted its resemblance to U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

NEW DELHI: A 1721 painting by artist Deitz Nuützen has taken the internet by storm after a Twitter user highlighted its uncanny resemblance to modern figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The post speculates on the painting’s eerie connection to a fictional in-flight McDonald’s dinner with Trump, Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., blending humor and surrealism.

 

 

The tweet, shared by the account @HustleBitch_, reads: “How the hell did this 1721 painting by Deitz Nuützen predict the Trump-Elon-RFK McDonald’s in-flight dinner???” Accompanied by an image of the painting, the post quickly gained traction, amassing thousands of likes, retweets, and hilarious comments.

 

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The artwork, painted in the early 18th century, depicts three men dining together, their faces bearing a striking resemblance to Trump, Musk, and RFK Jr. The resemblance is purely coincidental, but the internet’s collective imagination has transformed the piece into a time-bending meme.

 

 

Social media users pointed out details in the painting that align with modern-day quirks. One user joked, “Is that a Big Mac on the table? Deitz Nuützen was truly ahead of his time!” Others chimed in with their theories, blending history and satire.

 

The post inspired an avalanche of memes, including Photoshopped versions of the painting with McDonald’s packaging or the three figures seated aboard a private jet. Some users humorously speculated that the painting was proof of time travel or predictive artistry.

 

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This phenomenon highlights society’s fascination with uncanny resemblances and the humorous ways in which the internet brings historical artifacts into contemporary conversations.

 

 

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While experts dismissed the idea of any mystical foresight, the painting’s newfound fame underscores how art can transcend centuries to inspire modern reinterpretations.

 

The painting by Deitz Nuützen, though now centuries old, has found a place in the digital age, uniting history and humor in a uniquely viral moment. Whether it’s coincidence or creative imagination, one thing is clear—this masterpiece is now a meme for the ages.

 

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