Elon Musk Critiques SNL’s Mike Myers Sketch
On April 6, 2025, a sketch aired on Saturday Night Live featuring Mike Myers reviving his impersonation of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. Following the broadcast, Musk publicly voiced his discontent with how he was portrayed, particularly taking issue with Myers’s introduction of the fictional Tesla Model V as “the first electric car in history to be fully self-vandalizing.”
The day after the sketch aired, Musk took to social media to express his thoughts. He tweeted:
“SNL hasn’t been funny in a long time. They are their own parody.”
This tweet ignited a flurry of discussions across various platforms, illustrating the divergent opinions on Musk’s criticism—some users supported his stance while others found merit in the humor.
The SNL Sketch: A Satirical Take on Tesla
During the comedic segment, Myers delivered a light-hearted jab at the recent vandalism incidents targeting Tesla vehicles, humorously attributing the blame to himself:
“Because of me, our dealerships have been the target of many attacks,” said Myers.
He introduced the Tesla Model V, poking fun at its alleged self-destructive features with a comedic quip:
“So I asked myself why, and then I answered myself, ‘Because of me,’ which is why we’re introducing the new Tesla Model V, the first electric car in history to be fully self-vandalizing.”
The sketch capitalized on exaggerated humor and satire to entertain the audience, yet opinions on its effectiveness varied widely.
Social Media Reactions to Musk’s Criticism
Musk’s reaction prompted a vigorous debate online regarding the role of humor in public discourse. Many defended Musk, arguing that his criticism was justified, while others suggested that SNL’s take was simply playful satire.
“It’s cool when we can make fun of autism and vandalism and Nazism all at the same time! Way to go, Saturday Night Live, you just jumped the shark and stole his teeth!” a user commented.
“Uhhhh that opening was not funny. Less politics, more comedy,” another tweet critiqued.
“This isn’t even good writing 🤷♂️,”another social media user remarked.
Despite the criticism, a segment of viewers found the sketch amusing, celebrating Myers’s comedic prowess:
“🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 Mike Myers. Canadian National Treasure,” one user tweeted.
“Lol this was a funny skit,” another admirer commented.
Background: Musk’s Ongoing Discontent with SNL Portrayals
This incident was not Musk’s first beef with SNL regarding his portrayals. Previously, Myers had impersonated him at a CPAC event, mimicking Musk’s gestures and speech. After that skit, Musk expressed his frustration on social media, stating that “humor fails”when it misrepresents reality. His ongoing criticisms underscore a persistent dissatisfaction with how SNL chooses to portray him and his actions.
For fans eager to catch the humorous antics of Saturday Night Live, the show airs on NBC and is available for streaming on Peacock the following day.