Tony Blair's 'Scary' Christmas Card Goes Viral for Weird Smile

Tony Blair's scary-looking Christmas card has gone viral, with many poking fun at the former British Prime Minister for his failed attempt at a smile.

According to the BBC, Blair's frozen expression has been called "menacingly odd," "fabulously awkward," "terrifying," and even "creepy" by English speakers on both sides of the pond.

Former British prime minister Tony Blair’s holiday card is...well, you decide! Caption THIS photo! pic.twitter.com/uwHeGeOkpq

— The View (@TheView) December 2, 2014

Most agree that Blair's wife Cherie looks smashing, but poor Tony's attempt at dignified elder statesman didn't quite pan out.

Twitter, of course, had much to say about the photo, as well as much to Photoshop.

#tonyblair's facial expression on his Christmas card looks like he has been visited upon by the three spirits of Iraq past present & future

— Harry Leslie Smith (@Harryslaststand) December 1, 2014

The saddest thing about that Blair Christmas card is the idea that he looked at it and said, "Honestly, that's the best you'll get."

— Edwin Davies (@ejrdavies) December 1, 2014

😌😬 Blair's Christmas card: the emoji edition.

— Nat Guest (@unfortunatalie) December 2, 2014

Tony Blair has done such an awkward pose on his Christmas card. This is by far the worst thing he's ever done.

— Rhys James (@rhysjamesy) December 1, 2014

Well I think you lot are all being really horrible about Tony Blair's Hallowe'en card pic.twitter.com/gKuI9TH6JQ

— Tom Chivers (@TomChivers) December 2, 2014

I knew Tony Blair's weird Christmas card expression reminded me of something. pic.twitter.com/Zwu67CtPaD

— Matthew Sweet (@DrMatthewSweet) December 1, 2014

Well I don't know what you're all talking about. I think The Blairs #christmasphoto is rather splendid. #tonyblair pic.twitter.com/Ik2uMtUAQo

— Hannah (@TotalNerdyBird) December 2, 2014

The #tonyblairchristmascard - remind you of anything? #Friends pic.twitter.com/lVcVcYA2bf

— Comedy Central UK (@ComedyCentralUK) December 2, 2014

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