Let Him Cook

Definition:

A phrase used to give someone the space to hone their craft, strategize, or follow through on an ongoing thought or plan

Context:

"Let him cook" originated in 2010 from the catchphrase "Let that boy cook" coined by rapper Lil B, but only exploded in popularity across the internet at the end of 2022. It is usually used in an effort to give someone the benefit of the doubt when their actions seem questionable or controversial, in the hopes that the final product or result will make sense or be justified. Similar to "give him a chance" or "let them do their thing."

The phrase has also become popular with NFL fans to call for trust in a coach or player’s decisions when it comes to strategizing for a game or season... especially in the case of quarterback Russell Wilson in the hopes that he would improve if just allowed some time (“Let Russ Cook”). Unfortunately, now the term is more often used to mock Wilson, as his performance continued to suffer.

Example:

^{(all names &
events in the following scenario have been made up... seriously, I don't actually
think/do this)}

Zak: “Unpopular opinion, but milk in cereal needs to stop-”

Anny: “I don't know where he's going with this...”

Awstin: “Hey now... let him cook...”

Zak: “-Cereal with water is much better! The taste of milk conflicts with the taste of the cereal, whereas water does not. Sooo you are still getting the same texture, but the water doesn't ruin the taste!”

Awstin: “...never mind - he's crazy”