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Well,History Archives that was expectedly uncomfortable.

As Donald and Melania Trump arrived at the White House to greet the Obama's, Melania presented the First Lady with a Tiffany & Co. box.

SEE ALSO: The internet roasts a photo of Donald Trump writing his inauguration speech

A video of the moment reveals that classic tense, palpable awkwardness that happens when something unexpected takes place during a very structured event.

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Future First Lady Melania Trump gives a gift to First Lady Michelle Obama as the Obamas welcome the Trumps to the White House. pic.twitter.com/05TzjXBeDf

— ABC News (@ABC) January 20, 2017

Presented without comment, we will now show you a closer look at what Michelle Obama's face looked like when she received this gift.

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

The internet, watching this moment with feelings likely similar to those experienced by the people of Pompeii, took notice of Michelle's reaction and quickly made it a bonafide meme.

the only good moment of this inauguration is michelle jim-facing the camera like "why did she give me this box" pic.twitter.com/WoGAWfKS0l

— jomny sun (@jonnysun) January 20, 2017

We are all Michelle Obama today pic.twitter.com/MZLZKX1UhO

— Bitch Problems! (@FemaleTexts) January 20, 2017

Kiss of Judas (1304-06) / Donald Trump's Inauguration (2017) pic.twitter.com/WkP3yxS3Mv

— miguel (@mcarlovincent) January 20, 2017

*Michelle Obama opens Tiffany box from Melania and sees note* "Take me with you. I didn't vote for Donald either. Baron is a monster. Help."

— Ad Absurdum (@_AdAbsurdum_) January 20, 2017

Melania giving Michelle her speech back pic.twitter.com/wADXYZfKrh

— ʎǝɔunɐɥɔ 🌐 (@chauncey_murphy) January 20, 2017

Inside the blue Tiffany's box Melania handed Michelle is just a desperately scrawled note that says "Take me with you."

— Amy Dillon (@amydillon) January 20, 2017

Michelle's face lmaooooooooo pic.twitter.com/GKiKivHpAK

— Gucci Cardboard Box (@SobLucci) January 20, 2017

what are the chances that Melania gave Michelle a gift that Michelle had already given her

it would be on brand...#InaugurationDay

— #MamoudouNDiaye ✊🏾 (@MamoudouNDiaye) January 20, 2017

Melania thought it was a white elephant party but doesn't understand the game and gave the gift directly to Michelle pic.twitter.com/9GNWIU61Q6

— John Levenstein (@johnlevenstein) January 20, 2017

melania trump honors her speechwriter michelle obama with a tiffany gift #inaugurationday

— ¶fernweh (@_svnsaa) January 20, 2017

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