When life gives you Lemons, well… sometimes you just get a sour mess, no lemonade in sight. Case in point: former CNN anchor and current TikTok ranter Don Lemon. Once a fixture of prime-time cable news, Lemon’s latest outburst proves he’s still clinging to the unhinged rhetoric that even CNN eventually found too much to stomach.
In his most recent rant, Lemon went off on the so-called MAGA “cult,” lobbing insults that would make even a middle schooler cringe. It seems his fury was sparked by an online debate involving Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and immigration hardliners over the H-1B visa program. A spirited discussion that’s typical of the MAGA movement’s penchant for lively disagreement apparently sent Lemon into a tailspin.
Let’s pause to reflect on the irony. Lemon accuses MAGA supporters of being in a “cult,” all while conveniently ignoring the lockstep conformity of the left and its media allies. Real cult behavior is parroting the same talking points, squashing dissent, and canceling anyone who dares stray from the narrative. Sound familiar, Don?
But back to the rant. Lemon reportedly launched into a tirade against those defending pro-H-1B visa positions in the MAGA camp. “You’re so f**king stupid, and you deserve it,” Lemon fumed, demonstrating his unparalleled knack for nuance and decorum. He also dropped gems like “stupid MAGA brain,” which might rank among the least creative insults in political discourse. Seriously, Don—eight-year-olds would roast you for that one.
It’s hard to determine which stage of grief Lemon is in these days. Ever since Trump’s 2016 victory, he’s vacillated between indignation, denial, and public meltdowns. His latest performance? Classic Lemon. Full-on, unfiltered, over-the-top Lemon.
Don Lemon appears to be losing his mind. What stage of grief is this?
“You’ve been co-opted” into a cult and “you don’t even realize it ‘cause you have stupid MAGA brain and you don’t get it. How stupid and dumb are you?”
Projection 101 pic.twitter.com/DpUnTrcJ4e
— Rusty (@Rusty_Weiss) December 30, 2024
Of course, President-elect Donald Trump has already pegged Lemon as the “dumbest man on television,” a title Lemon seems determined to defend. This is the same guy who once declared women in their 50s “past their prime” during a bizarre on-air commentary about Nikki Haley. That gem of wisdom reportedly contributed to CNN finally pulling the plug on him earlier this year. Now, Lemon is left to rant on TikTok, where his audience includes soccer players and YouTubers who gleefully dunk on him, sometimes literally overlaying turkey filters on his face. You can’t make this up.
But let’s not forget Lemon’s brief foray into the brave new world of Twitter shows (or X, as it’s now called). He hyped up a new series only to have it quietly axed after one interview. Not exactly the triumphant comeback he envisioned, but fitting for a man who has become a caricature of his former self.
Don Lemon dramatically evacuated only to get turkey trolled on TikTok within hours pic.twitter.com/7P87jb5YWr
— Danny De Urbina (@dannydeurbina) November 14, 2024
Ramaswamy, Musk, and the broader MAGA movement continue to engage in debates that challenge ideas and push for solutions. Meanwhile, Lemon’s contributions are little more than shouting from the sidelines, recycling tired insults, and clinging to the remnants of his former platform.
One has to wonder: where are Lemon’s friends and family in all this? Someone needs to stage an intervention before he goes even further off the rails. Until then, we’ll have to endure—or laugh at—his increasingly desperate attempts to stay relevant. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, even if it’s not quite what he intended.
