Taken by Bradley Cooper during the 86th Academy Awards in 2014, the Ellen DeGeneres Oscar selfie became an instant cultural phenomenon and briefly held the record for the most retweeted tweet of all time. The photo features an A-list ensemble including Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Kevin Spacey, and Lupita Nyong'o. While it was originally a clever marketing stunt for Samsung, the image evolved into a versatile meme template used to represent 'me and the squad' or moments of chaotic group energy. Internet users often photoshop themselves into the background or use the layers to satirize celebrity culture and the concept of 'breaking the internet' with a single viral post.