Why is #COOKED trending on X for Donald Trump after US Presidential debate with Kamala Harris?
Trump appeared defensive and struggled to counter her. On social media, #COOKED trended, with many Gen Z users saying Trump was "cooked" (meaning exhausted or defeated), while others said Harris "cooked" or roasted him. Social media buzzed with reactions, with memes and commentary highlighting Trump's struggle.
During the ABC-hosted presidential debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris engaged in a lively debate covering a wide range of important subjects. Even though there was no official winner announced during the debate, it undoubtedly generated a lot of strong feelings and lively conversations on social media.
What happened at the Live US Presidential debate?
Credit: X | Kamala Harris controlled the first debate against Donald J. Trump
In a collision of ideas and promises, Kamala Harris controlled the first debate against Donald J. Trump, showcasing her prosecutorial abilities to take advantage of every opportunity to get under the former president's skin.
On abortion, the economy, immigration, and the conflict in Ukraine, they were opposed.
But instead of dissecting her record, Trump found himself in a defensive crouch the whole evening. Even in silence, the difference was noticeable. She kept grinning while he looked down. He continued to speak, but she set the agenda for the evening.
Why is #COOKED trending on X?
For Generation Z, being "cooked" refers to a state of excessive exhaustion, overwhelm, or mental depletion. It can be applied to someone who is "done" or "burnt out" following a demanding day, a challenging circumstance, or even a social gathering. It can also sometimes mean feeling disoriented or mentally exhausted from trying to take in too much information.
So, the term has been associated with Donald Trump after the presidential debate, "He is cooked," is what many people are writing on X. Another iteration of this going around is, "She cooked him," as in she "roasted" him.
How did people on the internet react?
Social media users expressed their opinions about who they believed won the debate as it came to an end. Here's what people on the internet said.
Trump is cooked ?? pic.twitter.com/4EBjMBmXOl
¡ª juju ? (@ayeejuju) September 11, 2024
This is the moment he knew he was cooked pic.twitter.com/fZRl7YUtTd
¡ª Keith Edwards (@keithedwards) September 11, 2024
Lmao Trump just got cooked in one sentence #PresidentialDebate #PresidentialDebate2024
¡ª JoFo (@HeyJoFo) September 11, 2024
#Debate2024 pic.twitter.com/1bn6x46OvR
Kamala, very calm and cool, looked trump in the face, told him the world was laughing at him, and that he was confused and lacked the temperament.
¡ª BrooklynDad_Defiant!?? (@mmpadellan) September 11, 2024
trump is COOKED. pic.twitter.com/3mf0JW3fCJ
Honey, Kamala cooked when she told people to go to trump rallies because people leave early after hearing trump rant about fictional characters like Hannibal Lecter and not the American people.
¡ª Renee ? (@PettyLupone) September 11, 2024
Whew. ?? pic.twitter.com/SALhDCM5b1
Also read: The handshake that stole the show: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's pre-debate moment is going viral
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