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Ladies and Gentlemen, We Got Him Meme Template

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This historic clip is from a December 14, 2003, press conference in Baghdad, Iraq. It features L. Paul Bremer, the administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority, announcing the capture of Saddam Hussein. His opening words, "Ladies and gentlemen... we got him," followed by thunderous applause, became an instant cultural milestone. In meme culture, it is the definitive visual for any successful pursuit, the revealing of a secret identity, or the culmination of a long-running joke.

  • The Announcement: L. Paul Bremer standing at a C-SPAN podium, leaning into the microphone.
  • The Celebration:The crowd erupting in cheers and the person in the beige uniform leaning back with a look of relief.
  • The Podium: The official seal and the C-SPAN "LIVE" bug in the corner representing Authority, The Final Script, or a verified blog post launch.
  • The Swagger: Bremer’s brief pause after the delivery, representing the confidence of a "utility-aesthetic" mobile app design that actually works on the first try.

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Personalities / Characters

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United States

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English

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Available as video
Resolution 992 x 752
Orientation Landscape
Duration 5.6s
File size 294 KB
Created May 4, 2026
Last updated September 20, 2026
Also known as
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