Elon Musk Tried to Dodge a Question, and the Internet Said “Not So Fast”
When Elon sat down for a cozy little interview on CBS Sunday Morning, he probably didn’t expect it to turn into a full-on internet roast. But here we are—and honestly, it’s kind of iconic.
Grab your popcorn and get ready—because this one’s a messy little masterpiece.
Source: BuzzFeed, originally reported by Matt Stopera
1. What Happened?
- Elon was back doing “serious” SpaceX things (after months of playing crypto cowboy with DOGE).
- He sat down for an interview—seemed chill… until the questions got real.
Cue the reporter asking about Trump’s restrictions on foreign students—you know, the same kind of visa Elon himself once had.
The question? Totally fair.
Elon’s vibe? Big ✨”Let’s not talk about that”✨ energy.
He literally said:
“I think we want to stick to the subject of the day, which is spaceships…”
Wait, what?
2. Internet: “Sir, you good?”
Naturally, Twitter (sorry—X) lost it. Reactions came in hot:
- “What a baby.”
- “He talks about politics constantly, but suddenly it’s spaceship-only hours?”
- “Never let him talk about just spaceships again.”
- And the classic: “Bro’s losing the plot.”
You know it’s bad when people call you a hypocrite with the enthusiasm of a group chat roasting someone’s ex.
3. The Hypocrisy?
People pointed out how Elon’s been neck-deep in political takes for months. From tweeting policy rants to platforming conspiracy theories, he’s never exactly kept it spaceship-only before. But suddenly? He’s got NASA-blinders on.
The takeaway? When you constantly insert yourself into politics, you don’t get to play the “let’s keep it science-y” card. The internet has receipts, and it’s not afraid to use them.
P.S. If you want the full tea (and hilarious commentary), check out the original piece by Matt Stopera over on BuzzFeed.
Now excuse us while we sip our oat milk lattes and scroll through the memes.