Elon Musk Claps Back After Mike Myers Roasts Him on SNL

In a world brimming with drama, few things are as reliably entertaining as Saturday Night Live (SNL), which continuously serves up material that both shocks and amuses. On April 5, the iconic sketch show took aim at one of the world’s most controversial figures: Elon Musk.

SNL Roasts Musk: The Self-Vandalizing Tesla

As is often the case, SNL didn’t hold back in its mockery of the billionaire entrepreneur. In a surprise segment, actor and comedian Mike Myers impersonated Musk, hilariously introducing a new “Tesla Model-V,” which featured an outrageous feature: a car that vandalizes itself.

The sketch, which aired during the “Trump Tariff Cold Open,” showcased Myers as Musk donning a cheesehead hat, a direct reference to Musk’s bizarre 2021 appearance in Wisconsin, where he unsuccessfully tried to help a Trump-backed candidate win a Supreme Court seat.

“I’m an idiot. I should have just bought Wisconsin!” Myers’ Musk quipped, poking fun at Musk's controversial political engagement.

But the sketch didn’t stop there. Myers continued with a satirical product pitch for the Tesla Model-V: “The first electric car in history to be fully self-vandalizing,” which included “self-smashing headlights, self-slashing tires, and AI-powered graffiti.” Classic SNL humor, exaggerated and loaded with satire.

Musk Hits Back: 'SNL Isn’t Funny Anymore'

As expected, Elon Musk, never one to shy away from controversy, quickly took to his platform X (formerly Twitter) to respond. In a typically blunt tweet, he wrote: “SNL hasn’t been funny in a long time. They are their own parody.”

This isn’t the first time Musk has publicly clashed with the show. After hosting SNL in 2021, the Tesla CEO’s relationship with the program soured. His recent tweet was yet another sign of his ongoing frustration with the show’s portrayal of him.

Supporters Rally: Musk’s Fans Speak Out

Musk’s loyal followers were quick to express their discontent with the sketch. One critic called the skit “really poor,” suggesting it crossed a line by poking fun at Musk’s well-known diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome, which he openly discussed during his SNL appearance.

On X, a user pointed out the show’s tendency to mock those with autism, calling it a “typical tactic of the mentally ill left.” This sparked heated debates, with some defending the humor as harmless, while others criticized it as mean-spirited.

Autism Capital, a popular citizen journalism account known for engaging with Musk, also chimed in, condemning the sketch as “exceedingly bad taste” and accusing the writers of generating humor “born from hate.”

Mixed Reactions: Is Musk’s Response Justified?

Despite the backlash from Musk’s fans, not everyone sympathized. Some Twitter users had a good laugh at Musk’s expense, calling him a “crybaby” and posting memes mocking his reaction. One user even reminded Musk: “Didn’t you host a few years ago? You just don’t like that they made fun of you.”

But whether Musk’s response is justified or not, one thing is certain: SNL has mastered the art of staying in the headlines by leveraging high-profile targets like Musk.

What’s Next for Musk and SNL?

As for Mike Myers, it’s clear that this isn’t the last time he’ll take aim at Musk. Given Myers’ prominent role in the Trump-era sketches, it’s likely that future episodes will continue to feature playful barbs aimed at the tech mogul.

Based on Musk’s recent Twitter rants, we can expect more drama the next time SNL airs a sketch about him. After all, it seems like no SNL episode is complete without a little Musk drama!