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The question of the day: What does covfefe mean?

President Trump’s Twitter typo from Tuesday night sparked a groundswell of reactions across the internet as people debated what it meant and used the non-word in various (hilarious) sentences.

Barring news on how Trump is expected to pull out of the Paris climate accord or how he is handing out his cellphone number to world leaders, if you’re catching up with all things “covfefe,” here’s the best of the popular meme.

Also Read: Trump Deletes Original 'Covfefe' Tweet, Then Teases 'True Meaning' of Word

Urban Dictionary had the right idea, jumping in to define POTUS evening typo. Its top definition at the time of this writing, was “when you want to say ‘coverage’ but your hands are too small too hit all the letters on your keyboard.”

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Also Read: Trump Deletes Original 'Covfefe' Tweet, Then Teases 'True Meaning' of Word

Meanwhile celebrities and brands hopped onto the covfefe bandwagon, whether it was to figure out its secret, help other people to understand it, or to look at Trump’s policies and react accordingly.

"And just before you serve it, you hit it with a dash of #Covfefe" pic.twitter.com/fm9CAF4Iyz

— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) May 31, 2017

Today's secret word is #covfefe! You remember what to do when someone says the secret word, right? #screamrealloud! ???? pic.twitter.com/63fe7s8FGL

— Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman) May 31, 2017

I have always depended on the covfefe of strangers

— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) May 31, 2017

what makes me saddest is that I know I'll never write anything funnier than #covfefe

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 31, 2017

#covfefe !! pic.twitter.com/8u5lixmom0

— Mark Frost (@mfrost11) May 31, 2017

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Thankfully, we can confirm #covfefe is not the source of the zombie apocalypse. https://t.co/67pusfndx7

— The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) May 31, 2017

#Covfefe means resign in Russian.

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 31, 2017

Meanwhile former White House and President Obama photographer Pete Souza, who has been openly critical of the Trump administration, threw some shade of his own over on Instagram:

C-O-V-F…..

A post shared by Pete Souza (@petesouza) on May 31, 2017 at 5:26am PDT

The majority of covfefe memes elsewhere went the referential route, either looking at past Trump memes (and there are many) for more context, or by looking at movie and TV shows for inspiration — including a doctored “Wheel of Fortune” board and quite a few “Arrival” references.

Also Read: Trump Attorney Michael Cohen Declines to Cooperate With Congress

Now THAT'S funny, I don't care what side you're on #covefefe pic.twitter.com/NgyLqKm0Pm

— Inside Rob's Head (@alterego_rob) May 31, 2017

It had a name. #Covefefe . pic.twitter.com/w3QGFpXtpq

— Lisa Boban (@lisaboban) May 31, 2017

#covfefe Love pic.twitter.com/kejSXHD76u

— Kari Baxter Donovan (@happit1776) May 31, 2017

It's #coveFEfe not #covfeFE @jk_rowling pic.twitter.com/vBAsu6RSZX

— Erin Lacey (@ErinLacey1) May 31, 2017

Spicer: Look the president has been very clear on #covfefe. I think the tweet speaks for itself. I'm not going to rehash every letter today.

— Claire Wisely (@Claire_Wisely) May 31, 2017

Also Read: Trump Plans to Exit Paris Agreement on Climate Change (Report)

"I love the smell of #CovFefe in the morning" #WednesdayWisdom pic.twitter.com/XN507RWOB0

— Joe Martin (@joeDmarti) May 31, 2017

Someone leaked a picture of @Starbucks' new #covfefe frappuccino. pic.twitter.com/d3B3W35Dhy

— Kat Lapelosa???? (@Its_Katka) May 31, 2017

Hello. My name is #covfefe. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

— Dónde Groovily (@DondeGroovily) May 31, 2017

Thou shalt not covfefe thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covfefe thy neighbor's wife

— a baseball bat (@sarahjeong) May 31, 2017

If u think you're above covfefe you're part of the probfefe

— Covfefe Feferstein (@kateberlant) May 31, 2017

But in the end, covfefe — a meme to end all memes — is just a reflection of the man who tweeted it, whether he meant to or not.

Bad news for Trump: #covfefe is a pre-existing condition under the #AHCA. #Trumpcare

— NARAL (@NARAL) May 31, 2017

11 Shows That Aren't About Trump -- But Totally Were (Photos)

It's tough to avoid the current political climate thanks to daily headlines that feel straight out of a reality show. TV series don't have to address a specific current event, but they can be inspiration for core themes concerning politics, feminism, ideology or any number of things. To put it simply, shows this year talked about President Donald Trump… even if they didn't do it directly.
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"Supergirl"
The CW show is blunt about its ties to feminism. However, "Supergirl" stepped up its game in Season 2 with not-so-subtle jabs at the Trump presidency and the conversation around it, including one villain calling her a "nasty woman" and throwing "nevertheless she persisted" in as serious dialogue.
The CW
"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
The mid-season premiere kicked off with a what-if arc called "Agents of Hydra," which put the characters in a world where the supervillains were in control. Marvel drives home the comparisons to real world events by referencing the administration, with lines like "nevertheless she persisted" and "make society great again."
ABC
"Designated Survivor"
It was a coincidence that the show about a White House in turmoil premiered before President Trump took office, but the drama has run with the changes. The show has countered the Trump presidency by writing a POTUS with American values front and center, while also showcasing politicians that put party and political linings over country.
ABC
"Gotham"

You wouldn't think a show about Bruce Wayne's pre-Batman days would be political, but the mayoral race in Gotham City prompted the show creators to throw in a Trump reference or two. In a campaign ad, Oswald Cobblepot (aka the Penguin) said that "he alone" can "make Gotham safe again" in a not-so-obvious jab at Trump's now-famous slogan.
Fox
"The Affair"
The Showtime drama is about the lives of its characters in relation to each other, not the outside world. However, Season 3 has introduced real-world topics into the story. At one point, Helen Solloway (Maura Tierney) describes her reasons for not wanting to interact with somebody: "He voted for Trump."
Showtime
"The Good Fight"
"The Good Wife" spinoff changed dramatically the moment Trump was elected. The writers and producers wanted to address the changes in the Trump era, and have done that with episodes about fake news, a firm that was looking to hire more Trump-friendly representation, and one about censorship that was inspired by a "Law & Order: SVU" episode based on the President that has yet to air.
CBS
"Homeland"
The female president in "Homeland" tackled some all too real controversies. In Season 6, she fought fake news and disinformation campaigns against certain countries. And President Elizabeth Keane (Elizabeth Marvel) faced off with a right-wing radio host modeled.
Showtime
"Veep"

A show as clearly about politics as "Veep" is can't get away with sidestepping a jab at the Trump presidency, even if they didn't set out to. When Selina (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) monitors the first open election in the Republic of Georgia, you can't help but think about Russia. That doesn't even take into account a pee joke that had to be cut because creators knew it would be compared to Trump.
HBO
"Scandal"
"Scandal" probably couldn't have made it through its most recent season without commenting on today's political climate. What better way to do that then to have a literal Trump stand-in? Hollis Doyle (Gregg Henry) is a Republican billionaire who doesn't like what he calls "border crossers." Sound familiar?
ABC
"Madam Secretary"
The drama starring Tea Leoni generally remains bipartisan in its portrayal of politics. However, when you have the fictional Secretary of State dealing with a fictional Filipino president that sexually assaults women, has shady dealings with other countries and complains about fake news, the show appears to be saying something.
CBS
"House of Cards"
The parallels between Trump and the show's President Underwood are pretty funny, but this latest season had the POTUS' family part of a misinformation campaign and fake terror plot and become the people of interest in a special committee investigation into their dealings. And they've also closed the borders and are the subjects of massive White House protests. Enough said.
Netflix

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They might not have referenced him directly, but it’s tough not to see the similarities

It's tough to avoid the current political climate thanks to daily headlines that feel straight out of a reality show. TV series don't have to address a specific current event, but they can be inspiration for core themes concerning politics, feminism, ideology or any number of things. To put it simply, shows this year talked about President Donald Trump… even if they didn't do it directly.

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