Elon Musk sparks meme fest with 'Irony Man' post

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, had social media buzzing after sharing a tongue-in-cheek post on X (formerly Twitter). Musk posted an edited image of himself wearing an Iron Man suit, declaring his intent to defeat villains using the “power of irony.”

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Accompanying the image, Musk quipped, “I will use the power of irony to defeat villains! ‘Oh, you call yourself The Joker? Then why can’t you tell a joke? How ironic…’.” The playful jab not only mocked comic book villains but also alluded to the long-standing rivalry between Marvel and DC, which spans over eight decades.

I will use the power of irony to defeat villains!

“Oh you call yourself “The Joker”, then why can’t you tell a joke! How ironic …” pic.twitter.com/6HZ1sLkBAj

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)

I will use the power of irony to defeat villains!

“Oh you call yourself “The Joker”, then why can’t you tell a joke! How ironic …” pic.twitter.com/6HZ1sLkBAj

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 24, 2024

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Musk continued to poke fun at the iconic competition between the two comic book giants in a follow-up post, adding, “But one is Marvel and the other is DC. Oh no, not more irony.”

The posts triggered a viral meme frenzy on the platform, with users envisioning Musk as a superhero. One user humorously predicted, “Iron Man: Meme War coming soon in theatres,” while another retorted, “You’ve never told a funny joke, not once.”

Musk’s antics added to his reputation for mixing humor and technology, blending a billionaire’s wit with pop culture references. The "Irony Man" post solidifies his status as a social media provocateur, keeping followers engaged and amused.