Thursday’s US presidential debate between former US President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden quickly became a subject of ridicule and disbelief for many viewers, sparking online mockery and criticism across various social media platforms.

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On platforms like X, Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram, users wasted no time in highlighting moments they found particularly absurd or controversial.

Memes, GIFs, and sarcastic commentary flooded timelines, reflecting a spectrum of reactions from amusement to frustration.

Criticism was not solely directed at the candidates themselves but also at the debate format and moderation. Many felt that the structure allowed for too much chaos and lacked meaningful oversight, leading to an overall loss of substance and coherence.

Here are some online reactions:

The first Presidential debate will be held today. pic.twitter.com/aFO06xuM6d

— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 27, 2024

I don’t think you understand how fucking insane it is that my ethnicity(Palestinian) was used in a derogatory manner at a Presidential debate and no one batted a fucking eye.

— CapriSunnPapi (@CapriSunnPapi) June 28, 2024

two men near death arguing about who is better at golf to attain access to the nuclear codes. should i kill myself

— matt (@mattxiv) June 28, 2024

SNL has officially become real life

— Bx (@bx_on_x) June 28, 2024

ok if you don't live in the US, please turn the debate off. This is our private family humiliation, and we'd all prefer you not stare.

— Ginny Hogan_ (@ginnyhogan_) June 28, 2024

It’s like 2 father in laws that hate each other visiting you for a holiday

— Gregstradamus (@gregstradamus) June 28, 2024

THEYRE ARGUING OVER GOLF I WANNA BE SHOT INTO THE SUN

— hasanabi (@hasanthehun) June 28, 2024

Biden has looked like this the entire debate #Debates2024 pic.twitter.com/nBnk1e77iw

— trent (@trentchristnsen) June 28, 2024

I like both candidates but I think we need somebody older

— Cody (@AltHistCody) June 28, 2024

moderator: what are your views on the economy?

joe biden: i. well i uh. [nose starts bleeding] hmm.

donald trump: we’re gonna find and kill the grinch. mark my words. we are gonna use the big guns. it’s gonna be something folks

— soul nate (@MNateShyamalan) June 28, 2024