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By Thea Glassman October 10, 2016

Everybody can relax now. The second presidential debate just came to a close and Americans can breathe a collective sigh of relief (or bury of your head in despair under a blanket…whichever works).

Celebrities took to Twitter to express their annoyance, bemusement and general outrage throughout the 90-minute town hall face-off—and we collected just a few of their best reactions.

He projects everything he is onto her. It’s actual sickness he’s not well #debate

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— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) October 10, 2016

This looks and feels like a rap battle. #debate

— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) October 10, 2016

Someone please explain to Donald Trump how the Senate works and how the government works and how vaginas work and also Russia

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 10, 2016

This is now indistinguishable from SNL.

— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) October 10, 2016

Mike Pence must not be in the same locker room. #Debates

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) October 10, 2016

While I may not be able to moderate a debate, sounds like Mike Pence and Donald Trump might need to come on my show to talk things out.

— Jerry Springer (@jerryspringer) October 10, 2016

They made that last question super positive so we don’t all lose our minds. Which I appreciate. #debate

— John Francis Daley (@JohnFDaley) October 10, 2016

I need a drink.

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) October 10, 2016

Thea Glassman is an Associate Editor at the Forward. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @theakglassman.

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