On Thursday, July 13, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television, and Radio Artists, which represents approximately 160,000 actors, officially went on strike as negotiations between the union and major studios failed to result in a deal.

“The companies have refused to meaningfully engage on some topics and on others completely stonewalled us,” SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said of the union’s decision to strike, one that coincides with the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. “Until they do negotiate in good faith, we cannot begin to reach a deal.”

“You have to wake up and smell the coffee.”

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher delivers an impassioned speech as Hollywood actors go on strike for the first time since 1980.pic.twitter.com/YdKsj9hMew

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 13, 2023

As actors – including the cast of Oppenheimer, who left the film’s London premiere to show their solidarity – head to the picket lines, stars and fans alike have expressed their support on Twitter … in the form of some seriously dank memes.

From bringing "Attenzione” to the Pickpocket!" in this situation (the studios) – to strikers nabbing the not-so-coveted O.J. Simpson stamp of approval, here are some of Twitter’s best reactions to the SAG-AFTRA Strike.