Elizabeth Warren says ‘this isn’t funny’ when audience laughs at healthcare debate

It didn’t take long for tonight’s Democratic presidential debate to hone in on healthcare, one of the most important issues facing Americans.

Sen. Elizabeth “got a plan for that” Warren (D-Mass.) jumped into the fray as former Maryland congressman John Delaney traded barbs with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) about Sanders’ promise of Medicare for All. After she told Delaney to “stop using Republican talking points,” the moderator cut her off and lobbed a healthcare question at her.

Warren began a story about a man with ALS who struggle to pay his medical bills. When a ripple of laughter ran through the audience, Warren hushed them, saying, “This isn’t funny.”

Before the class bell rang, the moment became a meme.

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Get me the clip of Warren saying “this isn’t funny” so I can use it forever

— Marcella Arguello (@marcellacomedy) July 31, 2019

Elizabeth Warren: "This isn't funny"

Me:#DemDebate pic.twitter.com/3whCyls6Bs

— Cooper Lawrence (@CooperLawrence) July 31, 2019

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For many, the former law professor hushing the audience called the classroom to mind.

“‘This isn’t funny’ – Elizabeth Warren on the personal cost of America’s health care system as my spine literally stiffened to attention because the professor demanded the classes attention,” journalist Matt Laslo tweeted.

Elizabeth Warren channeling her "professor mediating ignorant student discussion" side with her responses.#DemDebate #DemocraticDebate

— Spencer Noble (@NobleSpencer) July 31, 2019

For others, Warren’s scold hit much, much closer to home.

Elizabeth Warren is everyone’s mom #DemDebate

— VGC (@docwifemama) July 31, 2019

Also, I felt the anger in Senator Warren's eyes when she said "this is not funny." Its like when you're a kid and you laugh when your mom is mad at you for doing something stupid and the fear of God hits you.#DemDebate

— Jonathan McCarty (@duckieforever) July 31, 2019

Warren herself will probably laugh at some of the memes later, but healthcare reform is one subject that will definitely not give her the giggles.

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