'Seems like an ad for AirPods.' The 25 best reactions to Netflix's new Tiger King episode.

When future generations study 2020 in history class, they’ll probably discuss just how strange it is that in the midst of a global pandemic, the entire world became obsessed with a “gay, gun-toting cowboy with a mullet” and his roadside zoo.

Because it really is… weird, huh. We can’t explain it, but all we know is we long for any Tiger King-related content – which is why we were so excited for the new episode Netflix released on Sunday.

The episode turned out to be a series of interviews between comedian and actor Joel McHale and various people related to Joe Exotic, including his ex-employees, ex-husband, and ex-business partner Jeff Lowe.

The trailer for Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. Post continues below video.

On one hand, we learned a lot – like how Exotic was terrified of the big cats he held captive and posed with – but on the other, the after show left us wanting… more. More difficult questions, more scrutiny of interviewees, more… Carole Baskin?

Here are the best reactions to Netflix’s new episode, The Tiger King and I.

Why did they both laugh slightly about Saff’s arm?#tigerkingandi #TigerKing pic.twitter.com/Ie1pFdBOpp

— Gembaaa ???????? (@LDN_Gem) April 12, 2020

my zoom class looks a little different today#tigerkingandi #TigerKing pic.twitter.com/LCAaQWU5nD

— jenn ツ 2.0 (@JennWidmayer) April 12, 2020

I think Saff should be president and I don’t feel the need to expand on this. #tigerkingandi

— Kate Kennedy (@TheOGKennedy) April 12, 2020

No one:

Me: JOHN REINKE DESERVED BETTER

— Becca???? (@BornToBeBecca) April 13, 2020

watching the new tiger king episode and erik cowie remains my favorite person from the doc for many reasons. but mostly bc when joel asked him about being compared to vince neil he said “I f*king hate motley crue”

— Ben (@stephbenmca) April 13, 2020

Saff & Reinke were the two most reasonable/logical people on the whole series#TigerKing pic.twitter.com/91pDVCDrcJ

— yonkey wilson (@wonkeyyilson) April 12, 2020

The only value in watching the newest Tiger King episode is learning the skeleton is in the golf cart because John Reinke said it’s his only friend so he brings it with him everywhere he goes… So make of that what you will. pic.twitter.com/hZWrRFcUbu

— mariafernanda (@realmfernanda) April 12, 2020

“I don’t do meth. I like sleep too much.” Thank you, Erik Cowie, for my new favorite quote. #TigerKing

— Lindsay Love (@Love798) April 12, 2020

Can we please get Joe’s former campaign manager therapy? Can we GoFundMe that or something? #TigerKingAndI

— Katie (@WizzKhaleesi) April 12, 2020

My favourite thing about the entire interview is Rick Kirkham insisting that he “can’t even take a walk down to the fjord without getting recognised”.

— Elaine Igoe (@LeanIago) April 13, 2020

why is no one talking about john finlay’s transformation?! #TigerKing pic.twitter.com/i31uhFqrGf

— Kyrie Mixson (@kyrieeileen) April 10, 2020

Did @Apple sponsor the #TigerKing reunion? Everyone has damn AirPods

— B r o o k l y n n . (@VivaLaBrooklynn) April 12, 2020

when everyone else has airpods and you didn’t want to feel left out #tigerkingandi pic.twitter.com/aDC21T1XfB

— wtd (@whattheducks_) April 12, 2020

The #tigerkingandi is a rush by Netflix and wasn’t needed. It’s too close to the release of the documentary and added no value. Seemed like an advertisement for iPhone and EarPods.

— Anthony Dominic (@alloveranthony) April 12, 2020

Twitter: Roasts entire cast of Tiger King characters relentlessly for weeks.
Joel McHale: Makes a few additional jokes.
Twitter: pic.twitter.com/uXeqCcOaKD

— Eric Little (@SoCalEricLittle) April 13, 2020

“He’s a man of few words and even fewer teeth, here’s John Finlay.” #TheTigerKingAndI #TigerKingNetflix pic.twitter.com/t5PzQBWak9

— Essential Neighborhood Thot Pocket (@thotpocket8) April 12, 2020

I know Joe Exotic is interesting and charismatic and whatnot but he -among other things- abused animals and took advantage of drug addicts, it’s fair punching babes

— G. L. (@ginadivittorio) April 13, 2020

On the new episode of tiger king, they touched more on the animal abuse. Joe nonchalantly would shoot and kill perfectly healthy animals for reasons as little as making space in a cage (six young tigers) or because he didn’t wanna take care of said animal. he can rot in jail ????

— taylor nicole dean (@taylorndean) April 13, 2020

So, some Tiger King fans are really on here blasting Joel Mchale for making fun of Joe Exotic. pic.twitter.com/nCHVUWiPrT

— nella (@popgoesthenella) April 13, 2020

Netflix promised a new Tiger King episode, turn it on and it’s Skype calls with Joel McHale…. pic.twitter.com/fpEACHUu2u

— Ron D (@evildeadron) April 12, 2020

Netflix said “new Tiger King episode” but declined to mention the Joel McHale of it all….. pic.twitter.com/QEymPfy1Uo

— adumb (@adamessinger) April 13, 2020

joel mchale getting hate for making fun of the very bad people on tiger king is real concerning. didja not get that every person in tiger king is the ????woooooorst????

— mary is still voting for bernie in the ny primary (@MaryCatAiello) April 13, 2020

McHale: When you type Jeff on Google, Jeff Lowe Nanny comes out as the top result.

Lauren:#TigerKing pic.twitter.com/dca78s78wI

— WisdomHunter (@awizardharreh) April 12, 2020

So yes. The new episode was fine, but we still need a 12-part investigation into the disappearance of Don Lewis. Among other things.

Ok so now that we’re done with #tigerking I would like to ask for a documentary on that guy who is featured for only a second that the movie Scarface is apparently based on. Like idk why he was only featured for 5 minutes but I could do 5 hours?? #TigerKingNetflix pic.twitter.com/AmuSOcu1FQ

— Bachelor Bitch???? (@bachelorbitch_) April 13, 2020

I appreciate the bonus episode of Tiger King, @netflix, but I need about 5 more hours. We’re all in quarantine. Give us the director’s cut. We’ll even take the cutting room floor footage!

— Cassandra (@CassandraTx) April 13, 2020

For more on this topic:

• “Joe was terrified of big cats.” 13 things we learned from the new episode of Tiger King.
• “Carole killed her husband, right?” The best reactions to Netflix’s wild new documentary, Tiger King.
• “His ridiculousness was endearing.” Louis Theroux on the hypocrisy of Joe Exotic.
• Tiger King makes for great TV. But we need to talk about the animal abuse and exploitation.
• A murder plot, a missing husband and polygamy: The wild true story behind Netflix’s Tiger King.
• The 10 best documentaries on Netflix and Stan to stimulate your brain in isolation.
• Just 9 burning questions we have about Netflix’s wild documentary series, Tiger King.
• Did Carole Baskin kill her husband? The lingering question audiences have after watching Tiger King.
• Suspicious fires & fake cancer: All the things Netflix’s Tiger King left out about Joe Exotic.

Feature image: Netflix.