# Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter - now the Pit edition (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [April 25, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442 "2022-04-25T22:50:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 190
**Author:** ![BeepKillBeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9e8a1a/32.png) [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3784 "2023-03-11T13:49:05Z")
Bannon and Musk are feuding on Twitter. Please destroy each other. Please please please. [![](https://i.redd.it/j3eg72n9l5na1.jpg) ](https://i.redd.it/j3eg72n9l5na1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3785 "2023-03-11T14:15:53Z")
> [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > people who constantly assassinate my character _What_ character? You’re a known liar. ---
**Author:** ![BeepKillBeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9e8a1a/32.png) [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3786 "2023-03-11T14:19:49Z")
Happy Cake Day! ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3787 "2023-03-11T14:20:52Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3788 "2023-03-11T14:28:53Z")
> [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > In the meantime, Starlink is a massive boon to people in the 3rd world, countries without a good telecom network, and rural people everywhere Again with this fucking bullshit that was [already refuted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-going-to-be-a-problem-in-25-years-but-people-are-choosing-to-ignore-now/979356/159). > [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > We sponsor a child in Ethiopia. I don’t believe you do, because you are a known liar. You’re just saying this to give weight to your bullshit. ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3789 "2023-03-11T15:43:24Z")
This little poem seems apropos. ## A poem by [Hilaire Belloc](https://www.poetrycat.com/hilaire-belloc) Lump says that Caliban’s of gutter breed, And Caliban says Lump’s a fool indeed, And Caliban and Lump and I are all agreed. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3790 "2023-03-11T15:50:26Z")
> [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > Nope, didn’t notice the context. And I don’t really care. I don’t know if you have a signature line–but if you need one, this would be just about perfect. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3791 "2023-03-11T16:56:23Z")
> [@BeepKillBeep](#): > > Certainly, a lot of Musk fanboys will buy a Cybertruck, but I have to agree, I just don’t see mainstream truck purchasers getting a Cybertruck. Any mention of the Cybertruck just brings back memories of the broken windows. [![](https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/1183828040/0x0.jpg?format=jpg&width=1200) ](https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/1183828040/0x0.jpg?format=jpg&width=1200) I bet that’s what most people remember. It’s a punchline, not a viable product, or at least not one I expect people to covet. ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Mouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mighty_mouse/32/7776_2.png) [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3792 "2023-03-11T18:01:38Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > It’s a punchline, not a viable product, or at least not one I expect people to covet. You’re just baiting Him aren’t you? ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3793 "2023-03-11T20:44:44Z")
Hey, do you think you could post a link to that old post you are demanding I respond to? I’d like to ignore it some more. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3794 "2023-03-11T21:17:58Z")
> [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > I’d like to ignore it some more. Self-confessed failure at something as rudimentary as ignoring someone. Neat. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3795 "2023-03-11T21:23:02Z")
Did I say said anything here about demanding anything from you? After all, what’s the response of a proven liar worth? Couching your absolute failure to rebut an argument as “ignoring” is just another in a long series of self-serving lies. ---
**Author:** ![BeepKillBeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9e8a1a/32.png) [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3796 "2023-03-12T01:49:00Z")
Bannon has called out Musk for his support of Russia. You know you’ve really sunk far when Bannon is calling you evil, and he has a point. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3797 "2023-03-12T02:45:26Z")
> **[Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Great Point](https://clickhole.com/heartbreaking-the-worst-person-you-know-just-made-a-gr-1825121606/)** > > A heartbreaking story is currently unfolding that’s sure to have devastating ramifications for years to come. Just moments ago, without any warning, the worst person… ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3798 "2023-03-12T11:19:51Z")
Elmo wants Twitter to buy SVB. > **[Would Musk's Twitter Bid For Troubled Silicon Valley Bank? The Billionaire...](https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/03/31308979/would-musks-twitter-bid-for-troubled-silicon-valley-bank-the-billionaire-says-hes-o)** > > The collapse of SVB Financial Group’s (NASDAQ: SIVB) Silicon Valley Bank and the way forward has been the talk of the town ever s ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2023, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3799 "2023-03-12T13:02:16Z")
I’m skeptical this will go any further than his off-the-cuff tweet reply, but considering Musk’s well-established contempt for laws and regulations of any kind, the thought of him attempting to acquire and manage a highly-supervised institution like a bank is _hilarious_ to contemplate. ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3800 "2023-03-12T13:03:45Z")
I, for one, look very forward to folks getting banned from their bank accounts . . . I mean that is how it works right? ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3801 "2023-03-12T13:22:45Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > I’m skeptical this will go any further than his off-the-cuff tweet reply I mean, that’s _exactly_ how he wound up owning Twitter in the first place. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3802 "2023-03-12T13:37:18Z")
True, but I would hope the same attorneys who yelled at him for mocking and firing a disabled employee, and got him to issue a rare apology and retreat, are now yelling at him that banks are highly regulated institutions and his habitual disregard of laws and regulations will constitute a fast track to prison. Not that I would _object,_ mind you… ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/3803 "2023-03-12T13:43:02Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > True, but I would hope the same attorneys who yelled at him for mocking and firing a disabled employee, and got him to issue a rare apology and retreat, are now yelling at him that banks are highly regulated institutions and his habitual disregard of laws and regulations will constitute a fast track to prison. If Elon actually listened to the people he hired to advise him, we’d all still be thinking he was smart. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442.md?page=189) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442.md?page=191)