The 'Emmanuel Macron’s Official Portrait Photoshop Battle' originated in June 2017 following the release of the French President's official photograph taken by Soazig de la Moissonnière. The image, depicting Macron in a highly staged pose leaning against his desk at the Élysée Palace with two iPhones and open books, immediately drew comparisons to cinematic posters and classic art. Internet users on platforms like Reddit and Twitter quickly transformed the portrait into a viral 'Photoshop Battle,' placing the President in diverse scenarios ranging from DJ booths to intergalactic settings. The meme persists as a symbol of over-the-top political branding and serves as a versatile template for highlighting professional posturing or symmetrical aesthetics.