Tim Cook Goes “Tim Apple” After a Trump Blunder
In a move that turned headlines into a meme‑fest, Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook adopted the nickname “Tim Apple” on Twitter overnight, following a slip‑up by President Donald Trump.
What Happened?
During a Wednesday White House briefing, Trump thanked the tech titan for its investments and the jobs it creates, calling the CEO by the moniker “Tim Apple.” The mix‑up sparked a whirlpool of tweets that begged the question: Who’s the real “Apple” executive?
Cook’s Quick Response
- He changed his display name the next morning to “Tim Apple,” with a tiny apple icon next to his first name.
- It felt like a playfully self‑aware move — a nod to the joke and a way for Tim to say, “I’m the real Apple guy.”
Twitter’s Fan‑Art & Trolling
- One user generated an image of Cook chatting with Trump and tiled an apple over his face.
- Another riffed, “Seriously, what’s the President talking about—#PresidentOrange?”
- Some creative minds suggested alternate names for Trump’s gaffes: Bill Microsoft (Gates), Elon Tesla (Musk), and even George America (Washington).
Trump’s Repeating Nickname Habit
It’s not the first time the president’s penchant for nicknames has gone slightly off target. Last year, he introduced Lockheed CEO Marillyn Hewson as “Marillyn Lockheed.” The mixing of titles and company names is a hallmark of Trump’s playful personas.
Final Takeaway
While the incident was a light‑hearted moment in the political‑tech cross‑roads, it reminded us that a simple noun swap can turn a serious discussion into a social media sensation.
