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This picture of Ted Cruz is the first result when you Google 'ultimate humiliation'

Lyin' Ted is now Cryin' Ted.

Heather Dockray

on October 6, 2016

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Ted Cruz, the former presidential candidate somewhat known for his resemblance to the Zodiac Killer, had one brief moment of glory this summer when he failed to endorse Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.

That moment has since faded. After "Lyin' Ted" came out in support of Trump last Friday, the internet went on high alert. And now, a newly released video of Cruz phonebanking for Trump is now one of the top Google image search results for "ultimate humiliation."

All across Twitter, people of varying political stripes came together to gently/forcefully mock the former presidential candidate. The senator, who rode an Anti-Trump wave, seems to have now crashed into the sea phonebanking for him.

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Please, whatever you do, make sure to watch this first initial video. Then keep scrolling.

As fitting an end as any, I suppose. pic.twitter.com/LaIbE4WLae
— Jordan Freiman (@JordanFreiman) October 6, 2016

Ted Cruz didn't have much luck getting live human on line while making calls at Rep HQ's in FTW today, left this voicemail a few times. pic.twitter.com/rYxZ7Aabg0
— G.J. McCarthy (@gjmccarthy) October 5, 2016

"No ma'am, I'm not Ted Cruz. Yes ma'am, a lot of people say I sound like him. Ma'am, if I were Ted Cruz, would I be making calls for Trump?" pic.twitter.com/Vb4q3OGpTj
— (((Jeff Tiedrich))) (@jefftiedrich) October 6, 2016

"Yes, the same one he called 'Lyin' Ted Cruz.' Yes, the one whose dad helped kill JFK. No, I don't know why I'm making these calls either." pic.twitter.com/cSmyIMgvhs
— RUSS BENGT$ON (@russbengtson) October 6, 2016

When you pick up the phone, and it's Ted Cruz calling on behalf of Voldetrump. pic.twitter.com/Qy2icz4NW3
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) October 6, 2016

Ted Cruz is now a giant sigh come to life pic.twitter.com/idounOSoij
— Colin Jones (@colinjones) October 6, 2016

"Hello, this is @TedCruz calling..." https://t.co/c5IYMHiyuD
— Liam Donovan (@LPDonovan) October 6, 2016

Lyin' Ted has officially become Cryin' Ted.

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Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.