'Fully self-vandalizing': 'SNL' skewers Musk in latest cold opener
Briefly

The recent SNL cold open featured a comedic skit where Mike Myers portrayed Elon Musk, cleverly illustrating the tech billionaire’s influence and vulnerabilities. The sketch critiques Musk’s recent spending in Wisconsin aimed at swaying a Supreme Court race that ultimately failed. It humorously questions Musk's government roles and profitability amid his plummeting favorability ratings and his perceived childishness. The portrayal highlights Musk as awkward yet powerful, culminating in a jab at his Tesla company with plans for a tongue-in-cheek 'self-vandalizing' car, calling into question both his business acumen and public perception.
The SNL sketch highlights Elon Musk's spending spree on a Wisconsin race, showcasing his influence yet emphasizing how public perception can quickly turn against him.
Musk's portrayal by Mike Myers expertly blends childish humor with powerful satire, illustrating the contradictions of a billionaire who seeks governmental influence but faces ridicule.
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