Spencer Cox is no longer the governor of Utah, but he had some fun with his two hours of power.

Cox again became lieutenant governor, ceding his head-of-state authority to Gov. Gary Herbert, who temporarily relinquished the governorship during surgery to treat his kidney stones Friday.

Herbert transferred power to Cox at 5:24 p.m., just before he went into the operating room. Cox wasted no time of his two hours as governor.

That being said...um...I’M THE GOVERNOR FOR 1 HOUR and we are going of have a little fun. If you don’t have a sense of humor, please press the mute button. (And yes, @GovHerbert is ok with this) — Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) January 27, 2018

Cox updated his bio and got to work.

Screenshot of Spencer Cox's temporary promotion

His next move was to tweet a shoutout to his hometown, Fairview.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Salt Lake City, but it’s about time that Fairview got it’s turn as the Capital City...so, let’s make it official! (Sorry @slcmayor) #1hourGov pic.twitter.com/21xFLDPqzh — Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) January 27, 2018

He also tweeted a challenge to speedy artists.

Does anyone know how to paint or draw? You’ve got about 45 minutes... #1hourGov https://t.co/dGH5XOxYR7 — Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) January 27, 2018

Cox, ever the joker online, called for deputizing the first Australian lieutenant governor for Utah.

I mean, I know he’s actually in the middle of a game in Toronto right now, but I’m hoping the Senate can get him confirmed in the next 30 minutes or so... #1hourGov — Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) January 27, 2018

The Utah Jazz were cool with that.

We're ready for this pic.twitter.com/90q0ISUBaX — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 27, 2018

Cox declared that the state’s “missing corner” should be taken back from Wyoming.

Now for something more substantive. Look Wyoming, I know we are friends, but you’ve been the rectangle long enough. It’s time. #MakeUtahRectangularAgain #TakeBackTheCorner #1hourGov pic.twitter.com/sqaYpQSgiU — Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) January 27, 2018

He finished his tweet flurry about halfway through his stint as Utah’s chief executive ...

But seriously, thanks for having fun with me. I love this state and am the luckiest man in the world. Please remember @GovHerbert in your prayers tonight. And let’s be a little kinder to each other. #1hourGov — Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) January 27, 2018

... and then confirmed that his watch had ended.

Great news! The operation was a success and @GovHerbert is awake and coherent. The peaceful transfer of power has occurred. All is right with the world. #1hourGov pic.twitter.com/w3NTM9qAlt — Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) January 27, 2018

Before his hour-or-so surgery Friday, Herbert tweeted out joke photos of Cox making himself at home in the governor’s mansion and office.

One post showed Cox talking on the governor’s phone with his feet on the desk, Herbert tweeted, “Honestly, @SpencerJCox!?!"

With another photo, Herbert tweeted, “Just got home from the hill and caught @SpencerJCox measuring for drapes in the governor’s mansion. Seriously? You’ll only be governor for an hour.”

Just got home from the hill and caught @SpencerJCox measuring for drapes in the governor's mansion. Seriously? You'll only be governor for an hour tomorrow! #utpol pic.twitter.com/2uFeAvBWoJ — Gov. Gary Herbert (@GovHerbert) January 26, 2018

Herbert was diagnosed with two kidney stones early in the week, but he maintained a full schedule — including giving his annual State of the State address on Wednesday.