LETHIMCOOK

The LETHIMCOOK emote features Woody from Toy Story giving a side-eye glance, often paired with Sora from Kingdom Hearts. This emote represents the popular phrase "Let Him Cook," which means to allow someone to showcase their skills or talents without interruption. In Twitch culture, it's used when a streamer is performing exceptionally well or is in the middle of demonstrating their expertise.

The phrase "Let Him Cook" originated from American rapper Lil B (also known as TheBasedGod) who popularized the catchphrase "Let That Boy Cook" in July 2010. Initially, the phrase described dance moves in rap videos, where "cooking" referred to dancing and the "chef" was the dancer.

The specific LETHIMCOOK emote featuring Woody from Toy Story (often paired with Sora from Kingdom Hearts as seen in the image) became popular on Twitch and other platforms like 7TV, BTTV, or FFZ. The emote visually represents the concept with Woody's suspicious or impressed side-eye, suggesting he's watching someone "cook" (perform well).

This emote became viral across Twitch, TikTok, and other social media platforms, reaching similar popularity levels as other famous emotes like "KekW" and "Copium".

The LETHIMCOOK emote is commonly used in Twitch chat in the following situations:

• When a streamer is on a winning streak or performing exceptionally well in a game
• During impressive gameplay moments where a player is showcasing their skills
• When someone is making a compelling argument or explanation about a topic they're knowledgeable about
• To encourage others to give someone space to demonstrate their abilities without interruption
• As a reaction when a streamer is in a state of flow or "in the zone" during gameplay

The emote is often spammed in chat when viewers want to collectively acknowledge that someone should be given the freedom to continue what they're doing well.