France elected its new president over the weekend, but all Twitter users seem to be thinking about is dessert.
That’s because Emmanuel Macron’s surname bears a striking similarity to the word “macaron” ― the sandwich-style meringue-based cookie.
Despite the sweet treat possessing an extra “a,” some Twitter users began confusing the two following Macron’s election win on Sunday.
France 🇫🇷 .votes and shows us that it can be stopped. Wish we had done it. #macaron
— Mini Nair (@minicnair) May 7, 2017
Viva #France2017 #FranceElections2017 #macaron ✌️✌️bad luck for #Russia 👎👎 pic.twitter.com/ZUMozw6OA9
— Roushan Bouzo (@RoushanBouzo1) May 7, 2017
Congratulations and well done France! #Frenchelections2017 #macaron
— Dashni Morad (@Dashni_Morad) May 8, 2017
I keep reading Macron as macaron and, honestly, that's so fitting
— Kristin C. (@StuffKRISWrites) May 9, 2017
I keep reading Emmanuel Macron's name as "Macaron," which would actually be a better last name for a French president, let's be honest.
— Jodi Westrick (@jodilyn) May 8, 2017
Do u think it's a coincidence that Macron is one letter away from macaron? I do not. pic.twitter.com/OWCO7Yutf2
— Nayomi with a Y (@nayomir) May 7, 2017
i still read macron as macaron bc food is important to me
— Hannah (@hannahbawa) May 8, 2017
Some people felt the need to explain the difference, and also to distinguish those from “macaroons.”
Reminder:
— Andrew Joe Potter 🍍 (@AndrewJoePotter) May 8, 2017
A Macaron is a french confectionery.
A Macron is a French president.
A Macaroon is a coconut cluster.
#Macron and #Macaron
— Angel Campey (@YesReallyAngel) May 8, 2017
Two similar names.
Two of France's best gifts to the world. pic.twitter.com/UERhievcsu
Macron.
— Matt (@Matt_in_London) May 8, 2017
Macaron.
Macaroon.
Let this be the end of it. pic.twitter.com/wRoGnhMKre
People then started thinking about an actual Macron macaron:
If There was to be a Macron Macaron.... what flavour would it be ? 🤔
— Mark Hammerton (@M_HammertonChef) May 9, 2017
I sincerely hope Laduree introduces the Macron macaron.
— barbara barna abel (@BarbaraBarna) May 9, 2017
I mean, every French bakery has to have a #macron macaron now, right?
— Liz J (@LJuko) May 9, 2017
Incredibly, the idea then became reality:
Macron macaron 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/Yz1UFwfesR
— Chris Salmon (@chrissalmon) May 8, 2017
So we thought this was the best way to celebrate Macron's win. Congrats France! You've made the free world proud! #FrenchElection 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/qCDPAYCbT8
— Laura (@SheWhoVotes) May 7, 2017
This is a Macron Macaron. pic.twitter.com/WBz3nutjZR
— Robbie Gramer (@RobbieGramer) May 7, 2017
Vive la France!
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