Introduction of Elon Musk in SNL
Elon Musk has taken over the world of technology and business. He is an innovator, entrepreneur and founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company. In May 2021, he was the first guest to host the long-standing sketch comedy TV show, Saturday Night Live (SNL). This was an unprecedented move by the show’s producers and a major moment for the tech mogul. Musk hosted the show alongside musical guest Megan Thee Stallion. His appearance on SNL sparked different reactions from viewers, fanatics and critics.
The episode marked the second time in history that SNL was hosted by a first-time guest, the first being Donald Trump. However, Musk had a less successful debut than President Trump with many viewers pointing out similarities with Trump’s episode.
Reactions to Musk’s Appearance on SNL
In addition to the public apprehension, many people also criticized Musk’s hosting because of an incident a few days before the show. He had tweeted that Tesla’s stock value was too high and his advice was considered fraud which sparked backlash from fans and critics alike. Additionally, the presence of Musk on the show was frowned upon due to his “divisive” approach to news and general political stance.
Overall, reactions to the episode and Musk’s appearance on the show were mixed. Many people felt his sense of humour suited the SNL sketch comedy format and his hosting was not as bad as they had feared. On the other hand, some people also found his segments a bit too cringe-worthy, leading to crickets from the audience throughout the episode.
Musk’s Skits on SNL
The episode contained a few skits that poked fun at Musk. It was a comedy-heavy episode which featured skits on the stock controversy, Tesla’s self-driving cars, cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin and Neuralink. Other skits also include subtle jabs randomly thrown at Tesla cars, SpaceX and Artificial Intelligence (AI). One of the skits made a funny reference to Musk’s fandom going too far and corners of the internet wanting him as the next president of the United States.
Another hilarious skit had all the members of the Coyotes baseball team crowd round a Tesla car in awe only to find out that it was actually a ghost. This was particularly funny as it was a reference to Tesla’s self-driving cars which have yet to be put into wide-scale use.
Musk’s Final Dash
No SNL episode is complete without the guest host’s monologue. Many viewers had been worried about this portion, as it is usually one of the most important portions of a show. The monologue was actually the most watched part of the entire episode, and Musk’s performance was good but not spectacular. He covered a variety of topics during the monologue, from the stock controversy to the alien conspiracy, and ended it with a positive message which was well-received.
The episode ended with the traditional dance routine, but this time Musk joined in and performed a few of his iconic moves. He also made a few jokes about Bitcoin and completed all the moves with surprisingly good coordination. The final skit and dance routine on the show are probably the moments that will be remembered the most by viewers.
Public Apprehension Towards Musk on SNL
Although his appearance on the show was met with some excitement, it was also met with apprehension. This was due to Tesla’s recent stock performance, Musk’s political beliefs, and the fact that he had never hosted a show prior. Some people felt that this appearance would lead to the show becoming too politically charged and that it could leave viewers divided.
In addition, some people had issues with Musk’s controversial views and political beliefs. Because of this, the show’s producers faced some backlash for choosing him as the host. This caused some people to call for a boycott of the show, saying that hosting Musk would be endorsing his views.
Musk’s Mask and Other Influential People
During the show, Musk wore a ‘Occupy Mars’ mask and mentioned that he had already available ‘neuralink’ installed in his brain. This created much speculation and raised many questions as to the practicality of his claims. He also mentioned other influential leaders such as Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg in the skit, which helped share the spotlight and speak on the importance of innovation in business.
The show also featured comedy bits that revolved around space exploration. This was an important moment for SpaceX, since the company is one of the main players in the space industry. Musk also mentioned Elon Musk and Starman, which was an exciting moment for SpaceX fans.
Criticisms of SNL and Musk’s Appearance
Although the appearance of Musk on SNL was met with mixed reactions, some people were not happy with the content or delivery of the episode. This was especially true for those who felt that the episode was nothing more than a joke. While the show was certainly funny, some people thought that it was not as ‘smart’ or ‘cutting edge’ as it could have been.
Others thought that the jokes and skits were too serious and there was too much focus on the stock controversy. Some people also pointed out that there was no real focus on innovation, and that the show was too much of an effort to make a political statement.
Conclusion
Overall, Elon Musk’s appearance on SNL has been a controversial development for many people. His representation and humour on the show has caused mixed reactions from viewers, fanatics and critics. While many people thought that his skits were entertaining and that he was able to show his sense of humour on the show, others were not so impressed and criticised the content of the episode. Nonetheless, it was an interesting episode with unexpected developments from the tech mogul.
