What Does 'Someone Cooked Here' Mean? The Viral TikTok Meme And 'Breaking Bad' Quote Explained

Another meme from Breaking Bad has surfaced. This time, it's related to the catchphrase "let him cook," highlighting a moment when Walter White enters his lab and states, "Someone cooked here."

The audio of this quote has since become a trending TikTok sound. Meanwhile, the frame itself has become a reaction image on X and elsewhere. In turn, many are curious about the meaning of the slang phrase, plus, what episode of the famous show does it come from?

Why exactly is your partner using the "someone cooked here" TikTok sound and what does it say about you? Let's explain.

What Does 'Someone Cooked Here' Mean?

To understand the phrase's meaning, one must know what the slang term "cook" means and its corresponding phrase "let him cook." The definition of the phrase is to give someone the space to plot, strategize or hone their craft, commonly in relation to flirting and pickup culture, similar to the adjacent slang term "rizz."

Therefore, "to cook," in this context, is a way to say someone's doing something impressive and effective. In turn, the phrase "someone cooked here" means that someone has already "cooked," as in, their effective activity has already taken effect.

What Breaking Bad Episode Does 'Someone Cooked Here' Come From?

The episode where Walter White says, "Someone cooked here," is season 4, episode 11 of Breaking Bad titled "Crawl Space." In the scene, White comes back to Fring's laboratory and realizes that someone else was doing his job when he was away, scaring him into thinking that Fring would dispose of him.

Who Started The 'Someone Cooked Here' Meme?

The first time that the frame was shared online and went viral was on November 24th of last year when the gimmick account Every El Camino Frame In Order posted the now-famous screencap to X.

Thereafter, the image was used as a reaction online, surfacing in replies and quotes when someone wanted to portray that someone had "cooked."

How Is 'Someone Cooked Here' Used On TikTok?

The Breaking Bad soundbite predominantly became a meme when it was added to TikTok's discography of funny sounds this year. The "someone cooked here" trend started in August and quickly gained traction on the app.

The trend was mostly added to by women on TikTok who lip-synced Walter White's words, pairing themselves with text captions about a feminine trait in their male partner. The existence of the feminine trait in the man was likened to be from a recent ex of his, thereby being the person who "cooked here."

For the full history of "Someone cooked here," be sure to check out our entry on the meme here for even more information.