November 10, 2024 – Los Angeles, California
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and SpaceX CEO, has expressed his dissatisfaction with Dana Carvey's recent impression of him on Saturday Night Live (SNL). Following the show's first post-election episode, Musk took to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to voice his displeasure, stating that SNL has been "dying slowly for years" and becoming increasingly out of touch with reality.
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| Elon Musk Criticizes Dana Carvey's SNL Impression, Calls Show 'Out of Touch' |
The sketch featured Carvey impersonating Musk, celebrating Donald Trump's election victory with exaggerated dance moves and a "dark MAGA" hat. Musk responded to the performance by writing, "Dana Carvey just sounds like Dana Carvey," and added, "They are so mad that @realDonaldTrump won."
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| They Become Increasingly Out Of Touch With Reality': Elon Musk Does Not Hold Back His Thoughts... |
Musk, who hosted SNL in 2021, didn't hold back in his critique, suggesting that the show's attempt to prop up Kamala Harris before the election backfired. He also referenced the show's equal airtime controversy, which led to NBC providing Trump with free commercial time in response to Kamala Harris' surprise cameo on SNL.
Musk's comments have sparked a heated debate online, with fans and viewers divided over his assessment. While some agree with Musk's view that the show has declined, others defend SNL's long-standing tradition of satire and humor.
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As the conversation continues, it remains to be seen whether Musk's critique will have any lasting impact on the show's future direction. For now, SNL remains a staple of late-night television, known for its sharp wit and cultural commentary.