Hillary Clinton raised eyebrows with a somewhat surreal satellite appearance before the Democratic National Convention that drew parallels to Apple's famous "1984" ad.

Clinton appeared on a giant screen toward the end of artist Alicia Keys' appearance to thank delegates for formally selecting her as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

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24 PHOTOS DNC night 2 See Gallery DNC night 2 An attendee covers his mouth in protest at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA) takes the podium to nominate Hillary Clinton during the second day at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar A staff member holds the delegate vote count for Alabama at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Rick Wilking. Delegates hold a U.S. flag as they cheer during the second day at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (L) and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio embrace onstage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar Former Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (L) sits with former NAACP President Benjamin Jealous during the roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson A man carries a cardboard cutout of the face of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outside the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder The Florida delegation wave at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Rick Wilking. A delegate holds up a sign reading "Election Fraud" during a speech nominating former Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) delivers a nomination speech for Senator Bernie Sanders on the second day at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) gestures after nominating Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Gary Cameron An assortment of buttons are seen on a delegates hat at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller Actresses Lena Dunham (L) and America Fererra speak during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Famous faces at the Democratic National Convention. PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 26: Donna Brazile, Democratic National Committee Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation addresses the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The silhouettes of photographers are seen as Hillary Clinton, 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, speaks on screen during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Democrats began their presidential nominating convention Monday with a struggle to fully unite the party, following a dramatic day of internal squabbling and protests. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images UNITED STATES - JULY 26: Actress Meryl Streep speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - JULY 26: Alicia Keys performs at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State, speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Democrats began their presidential nominating convention Monday with a struggle to fully unite the party, following a dramatic day of internal squabbling and protests. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images 9/11 Survivor Lauren Manning speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Democrats began their presidential nominating convention Monday with a struggle to fully unite the party, following a dramatic day of internal squabbling and protests. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images UNITED STATES - JULY 26: Singer Andra Day performs at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Actors Lena Dunham, left, and America Fererra speak during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Democrats began their presidential nominating convention Monday with a struggle to fully unite the party, following a dramatic day of internal squabbling and protests. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images UNITED STATES - JULY 26: Mothers of the Movement, those who have lost children to police violence, take the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Actor Tony Goldwyn speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. 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When she appeared, the screen showed glass breaking to reveal Clinton, a nod to her status as the first female major-party presidential nominee.

The moment instantly reminded many of the classic "1984" Apple ad, which featured a heroine destroy Big Brother and set the masses free"

The shattering screen has a vague echo of the Apple 1984 Super Bowl commercial. — Karen Tumulty (@ktumulty) July 27, 2016

This is my favorite scene from 1984. — Philip Bump (@pbump) July 27, 2016

Guys. Did anyone else think Apple "1984" with that spectacular glass screen shatter? Powerful, iconic moment of political theater there. — Xeni Jardin (@xeni) July 27, 2016

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