It might not be “Nighthawks,” Edward Hopper’s iconic painting of a late-night diner scene. But the photo that emerged from a Tuesday-night dinner between former president Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau inside a diner-esque setting in Montreal’s St. Henri neighborhood has certainly generated some good, old-fashioned Internet buzz.
Looking relaxed and at ease — no ties, shirt sleeves rolled up —
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In the midst of a tumultuous past few months for the current administration — since taking office, President Trump has been besieged by scandal, controversy, and drama — the photo depicted a moment of calm, and fans of the two politicians were already trying to bestow the pair with a name worthy of their friendship.
As one person posted to Twitter, “I’m still working out their couple name. Obamadeau? Trubama?”
Dugan Arnett can be reached at dugan.arnett@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @duganarnett.