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Sean Spicer incorrectly claimed that Adolf Hitler did not use chemical weapons during World War II while comparing him to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during a Tuesday press conference._ by [Ashley Hoffman](https://time.com/author/ashley-hoffman/) ## Ashley Hoffman Apr 12, 2017 8:33 PM UTC Sean Spicer incorrectly claimed that Adolf Hitler did not use chemical weapons during World War II while comparing him to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during a Tuesday press conference. by [Ashley Hoffman](https://time.com/author/ashley-hoffman/) ## Ashley Hoffman Apr 12, 2017 8:33 PM UTC The second [Chris Melberger](https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisMelberger), 26, learned why White House press secretary Sean Spicer was trending on Twitter Tuesday evening, he instantly opened Photoshop and started [making a meme](http://time.com/4736157/sean-spicer-united-airlines-pepsi-meme/) that would combine [three recent controversies](http://time.com/4726500/pepsi-ad-kendall-jenner/). Spicer’s [incorrect comments about Hitler](http://time.com/4735650/sean-spicer-sheldon-adelson-holocaust/) during a press briefing Tuesday — for which Spicer has since apologized — had caused an outcry. In 15 minutes, the Sparta, N.J.-based comedian edited Spicer’s face onto the body of a United Airlines pilot, and Pepsi’s logo onto a stock image of a soda can, using the magic wand and erase tools. He wanted it to be realistic enough, but above all, quick. > [](https://twitter.com/chrismelberger/status/851928818017239041) “It was like every day was a PR nightmare,” he tells TIME. “He \[Spicer\] was having one of his rougher weeks, and with Pepsi and United’s really big flubs, I wanted to combine all three into this manifestation of three trending topics on Twitter’s mind in human form.” Melberger says he thought using Spicer’s face would make the image skyrocket. “You can’t really put a face on United, and you can’t put a face on Pepsi because people don’t really want to see a Kardashian or a Jenner in there,” he says. “He’s so recognizable that I knew he was the one who would really take off.” Melberger says his girlfriend took one look and said, “that’s funny.” As many as 21,000 people who liked the image — including many journalists — agreed, and the internet was quick to chime in. A self-described liberal who got his viral comedy start on Vine, Melberger tackled politics before, notably in his series, [If Donald Trump Had YouTube](https://twitter.com/chrismelberger/status/825017942127603712?lang=en). The Marist graduate, who studied digital media, says people are already asking for more memes, and he’s open to a series. But the events may not align. “I don’t know if we’ll ever have this much of a crazy week,” Melberger says. ## Transcript [00:00] We didn't use chemical weapons in World War II. You [00:03] had someone who's despicable as Hitler, [00:08] who didn't even sink to using chemical weapons. So [00:13] you have to, if you're Russia, ask yourself, is this a [00:16] country and a regime that you want to align yourself [00:19] with? The visit is part of our effort to maintain direct [00:21] lines of communication. With senior Russian officials. [00:24] And to ensure that the United States' views on the [00:27] situation in Syria, counterterrorism efforts, North [00:30] Korea, and other matters are clearly conveyed. We're [00:33] open to strategic cooperation with Russia when we can [00:36] achieved a shared goal, such as defeating ISIS. 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