
Edgelords, known for their contrarian viewpoints, for some reason think it’s edgy to idolize a washed-up billionaire who spends his entire day shitposting. The Onion asked edgelords why they love Elon Musk, and this is what they said.
Edgelords, known for their contrarian viewpoints, for some reason think it’s edgy to idolize a washed-up billionaire who spends his entire day shitposting. The Onion asked edgelords why they love Elon Musk, and this is what they said.
“It’s just so fucking epic, the way he knows internet words and can repeat them.”
“He inspires society’s neglected men that they might one day benefit from apartheid money.”
“He doesn’t give a shit about dumb things society says are important, like workers’ rights or your children.”
“He’s an inspiration to all of us who were born with an utter lack of charisma.”
“If he can make something of himself with just a massive emerald inheritance and a dream, then so can I.”
“It’s contractually required by my employment agreement.”
“Thanks to Elon, I became a millionaire with Dogecoin and achieved my dream of owning the largest collection of Hitler deepfake porn.”
“He’s not afraid to regurgitate the most boring takes imaginable without ever adding anything insightful.”
“I just have a gut feeling that we have similar dicks.”
“I’m not capable of love, but I respect the beast within him.”
“I love when a powerful guy gives me the green light on antisemitism.”
“He pisses off everyone annoying: my mom, my wife, my kids.”
“Mars, awesome cars, eliminating certain, shall we say, undesirables—what else does he need?”
“When he bought Twitter he gave me a platform for my opinions so I no longer need to deal with the burden of having friends or family.”
“He stands up for the right kind of free speech.”
“He totally owns the libs by devaluing his own assets.”
“Mom says he is my dad.”