The 'Ted Cruz Likes a Pornographic Tweet' meme stems from a real-life social media blunder that occurred on the night of September 11, 2017. The Senator’s official Twitter account was spotted liking a graphic video from a pornographic account, sparking immediate viral chaos across the platform. While Cruz’s communications team later attributed the 'like' to a staffer’s mistake, the internet never let the moment die. Today, the meme is used to mock political hypocrisy, accidental social media 'likes,' and the awkward intersection of public figures with adult content. It remains a staple in political internet culture for anyone wanting to highlight an embarrassing digital faux pas.