British Prime Minister Keir Starmer playfully mocked French President Emmanuel Macron by wearing sunglasses and saying “bonjour” at an event, referencing Macron’s viral Top Gun-style sunglasses at Davos. Starmer posted a video of the joke on TikTok, prompting Macron to reply with “for sure”. Starmer further joked by creating a Top Gun image of the two leaders. Macron’s sunglasses caused a surge in demand for the brand, with shares of the parent company rising. Macron’s office confirmed he wore the sunglasses to conceal a medical issue, with experts praising his stylish appearance.
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