Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back at Elon Musk’s “Propaganda Puppet” Remark with Jokes and a Sharp Rebuke

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As a lifestyle expert with a knack for dissecting celebrity dynamics and a keen eye for the nuances of public feuds, I must say that the recent exchange between Elon Musk and Jimmy Kimmel is nothing short of captivating.

In response to a fiery tweet from Elon Musk labeling Jimmy Kimmel as a “puppet of propaganda,” the comedian retaliated on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, by using humor and insightful criticism. The dispute started when Kimmel delivered an emotional monologue about Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the recent election, which Musk criticized on Twitter.

Kimmel quickly fired back at Musk’s remark. Speaking to his audience, he playfully called Musk “Kermit,” and joked about Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter by saying, “Hey Kermit, you just purchased Twitter, you now own a social media platform that essentially operates as a propaganda machine.

He continued, humorously calling Musk out for paying people “$1 million a day” to influence votes in favor of Trump, adding, “The guy who paid people to vote for Donald Trump is calling me a propaganda puppet. At least my children like me!”

Later on, Kimmel delved further, uncovering multiple old tweets where Musk had criticized mainstream media organizations such as The New York Times and NPR for disseminating propaganda. He humorously commented, “If I were to summarize Elon Musk in just four words, I’m not sure I could find a better phrase than ‘endless stream of irritating nonsense spread by propaganda.’

In a playful manner, Kimmel reposted Trump’s comment on Truth Social, where Trump alleged that Musk had begged him for assistance with subsidized projects. Trump suggested that Musk would grovel if asked by him. Kimmel humorously quipped, “I think when he says ‘beg,’ he means it in a specific way… I’m certain his small hand will fit snugly in your pocket.” This joke sparked laughter and applause from the audience.

Jimmy Kimmel’s reaction amplified the playful yet sharp conversation, employing his late-night show to interact with Musk directly and comically highlight the inconsistencies in Musk’s criticisms. In classic Kimmel fashion, he combined wit, sarcasm, and well-timed evidence, creating a striking retort that probably had viewers anxiously waiting for the next installment in the ongoing dispute between these two prominent personalities.

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2024-11-11 13:52