Cory Booker memes primarily stem from the Senator's highly expressive facial reactions during high-profile political events, most notably the 2018 Supreme Court confirmation hearings and the 2019 Democratic primary debates. His 'Spartacus moment' and his iconic side-eye toward other candidates became instant viral sensations, capturing a mix of intensity, disbelief, and theatricality. These templates are widely used to represent moments of sudden realization, judgment, or being caught off guard. Because Booker’s expressions are so vivid, they have transitioned from specific political commentary into general-purpose reaction images used across social media to convey various states of shock and confusion.