The 10 best memes we've seen about Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO
With Tim Cook announcing that he's stepping down as Apple CEO, the internet has done what it does best: post memes.
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- What does Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO mean? Memes!
- The internet has had a lot of fun with the news that Cook will be replaced by John Ternus.
- It's John Appleseed's time to shine.
Tim Cook is on his way out, and the internet is doing what it does best: posting memes.
Cook announced on Monday that he will transition out as the CEO of Apple, with John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, set to take the top job in September.
Cook, who has led the company for 15 years, said in a letter that he felt a "gratitude I cannot put into words."
The internet responded in kind with some good jokes. Below, we've included some of our favorites — several of which nod to Donald Trump mistakenly calling Cook "Tim Apple."
If the smoke is black, the executives have not agreed on a new leader and must vote again.Poor Siri. At least the overhaul is imminent.White smoke seen from Apple Park to signify a new CEO pic.twitter.com/A8tx2d4zls
— Aaron (@aaronp613) April 20, 2026
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Make it make sense.Cook: No, John, it’s not “good morning.” It’s “goooood morrrrning.”
— Joanna Stern (@JoannaStern) April 20, 2026
Ternus: OK, got it. pic.twitter.com/zQQSWwF5qi
— Matthew Jordan (@mattyj612) April 20, 2026The transition is complete.
Still grinding at 65. Should've diversified.tim apple → john appleseed
— signüll (@signulll) April 21, 2026
Arguably one of Apple's greatest innovations of the Tim Cook era.Even Apple CEO Tim Cook worked until he was 65.
— Investing Addict (@InvestingAddict) April 20, 2026
Invest your money so you don’t end up like this. https://t.co/A8CXFzdGyX pic.twitter.com/LkJAjhTRye
The AI talent war is hot.Thank you for your service 🙏🙏 https://t.co/WhoZrJDLnM pic.twitter.com/N4yH3gjb7U
— SP (@sspencerukk) April 20, 2026
The most important CEO handover note.excited to welcome Tim Cook to the Codex team
— Andrew Ambrosino (@ajambrosino) April 21, 2026
Read the original article on Business InsiderCook: If he calls you John Apple, just go with it
— Morning Brew ☕️ (@MorningBrew) April 20, 2026
Ternus: Ok, got it pic.twitter.com/F3yYPjB1ji
