Scientists had been called a reputable source of information rather than misinformation about the coronavirus, and people were told not to question why scientists were reputable or had accurate information nobody else had.
a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.
Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.