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There's an old saying about the nation's capital (origin somewhat murky) — "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." But if you're President Obama, your Washington friend is your own vice president. President Obama and Vice President Biden have long been open about their friendship and respect for one another, so much so that the POTUS bromance has come to be known as a "BROTUS." And it's been memed.
Happy 55th, Barack! A brother to me, a best friend forever. pic.twitter.com/uNsxouTKOO
— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) August 4, 2016
In June, President Obama made a video where he went through tasks that required more time than registering to vote. One of his projects? Making a friendship bracelet for Joe Biden. Biden later tweeted a photo of the bracelet for his friend's birthday.
The pair also made a joint video where they did a lap around the White House as part of the first lady's Let's Move campaign.
And while there have always been fun memes of the dynamic duo ...
Obama: I have a meeting.
— Reverend Scott (@Reverend_Scott) October 25, 2014
Biden: I have a meeting.
Obama: Stop copying me.
Biden: Stop copying me. pic.twitter.com/s0PrZIG4Vf
[Writing the State Of The Union]
— Jamie Woodham (@jwoodham) January 21, 2015
OBAMA: So I'll say the state of the union is...
BIDEN: On fleek. Say it's on fleek. pic.twitter.com/5LLGvuRTha
... more recently, those memes have been focused on the recent election of Donald Trump.
Joe: I hid all the pens from Trump
— Wout - The Hashtagonist (@TheHashtag0nist) November 12, 2016
Obama: Why?
Joe: Because he bringing his own.
Obama: ???
Joe: HE'S BRINGING HIS OWN PENCE pic.twitter.com/uni3WUd4X3
Uncle Joe the troll. pic.twitter.com/dqZZOsyEpi
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 13, 2016
And finally, here's one that shows Biden warning his successor, Gov. Mike Pence, of his real responsibilities.
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Biden: You have some big shoes to fill
— Luke The Supertramp (Fuck The Celtics) (@_craw4d4_) November 11, 2016
Pence: I know, being VP is a huge responsibility.
B: No, Mike. The memes. pic.twitter.com/BLZ7vhQLB8