Funniest memes and moments from second presidential debate

It was the showdown the internet had been waiting for. And viewers of the second presidential debate didn't have to wait long to see why.

Donald Trump, who has suffered a weekend of damaging leaks, faced off against rival Hillary Clinton.

But rather than focus on policies and what they mean, the internet instead was drawn to the behaviour of the candidates.

Trump's apparent lurking and sniffing was drawn into the spotlight, while others viewers were simply entertained by the theatrics.

Here we go folks... Round 2! #Debates pic.twitter.com/A1enjJLHfe

— Matt Mershon (@MattMershonTV) October 10, 2016

This should be the most dramatic Sunday night since the red wedding #debates

— Michelle Markowitz (@michmarkowitz) October 10, 2016

It wasn't long before Trump's past behaviour with women was raised and Twitter loved it.

It also took a serious turn, when Trump told Clinton she should be in jail over her email scandal.

HAHAHAHAHA. Trump to Clinton "..you'd be in jail." Audience erupts. "Moderators" fret. Need more popcorn. #debates

— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) October 10, 2016

Many also commented how childish the candidates appeared at times.

The breathing and smacking are definitely still a thing. But let's talk about the #fly stealing the show here! #debates pic.twitter.com/ZXTj4Wajar

— Lisa Brence (@theLovelyLisaB) October 10, 2016

When you're laughing at the #debates then realize it's the actual state of your country pic.twitter.com/8yiiSuJ5cL

— سارة (@Sarahjabertooth) October 10, 2016

But it was when Trump claimed he was a gentlemen that things really got interesting.

The audience laughed when Trump said "I'm a gentleman" lol #debates #debatenight #debates2016 pic.twitter.com/nXyVAc09Zk

— @DCHomos (@DCHomos) October 10, 2016

"I’m a gentleman" - Donald Trump #debates pic.twitter.com/kziDH5u2hK

— Sean Doyle (@SeanDoyleNH) October 10, 2016

Some viewers claimed Trump was acting like a bully.

Is he trying to intimidate her with the stalking or can he just not sit still? I'm so creeped out. #debates pic.twitter.com/R2DSMsBjHV

— Andrea Robertson (@dandelionink) October 10, 2016

And of course no one could look past the sniffle, which had also grabbed headlines during the last debate.

Hopefully Obamacare can get him some Sudafed for that sniffle. #Debates

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) October 10, 2016

Trump's "extreme vetting" defence to Muslim immigration was also worth a meme or two, as were his comments on foreign policy regarding Russia and Syria.

THIS is the kind of extreme vetting I'm into. #debates pic.twitter.com/0rgbaDowjE

— Nikki Glaser (@NikkiGlaser) October 10, 2016

"Extreme Vetting" apparently sounds better than "Muslim Ban" but means the same thing. #debates pic.twitter.com/KTrSYQHc3G

— Exorcising Emily (@exorcisingemily) October 10, 2016

And for a glimpse of the media at today's debate:

Want to know how many members of the media are here tonight at the #debate? Here's a sense: pic.twitter.com/NLKuh9SLT6

— Jason Rosenbaum (@jrosenbaum) October 10, 2016