The 'Putin's Long Table' meme refers to a series of photographs showing Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with world leaders, most notably French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, across a massive 6-meter-long white lacquered table. Emerging in early 2022 during high-tension diplomatic talks, the image quickly became a global symbol of political isolation, power dynamics, and absurd levels of social distancing. Internet users immediately began Photoshopping the table to appear even longer, turning the high-stakes environment into a comedic arena for air hockey, banquet feasts, or simply illustrating the feeling of being emotionally distant from someone.