# 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:** 391
**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:** [November 22, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7806 "2023-11-22T19:51:37Z")
Also, for some reason, seeing him in a tux, “Froggy, he would a-wooing go” is playing in my head. ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7807 "2023-11-22T20:03:56Z")
> [@Dissonance](#): > > This popped up in google searching “elon musk katana picture”. AI generated 314 days ago, 4 images. Bad as they are, I’d have to say they look slightly less ridiculous than the real-life Elmo cosplaying a 12-year-old boy living out his “imaninja” fantasy. Wait…but then that means he decided to retweet a fake picture of himself along with a ridiculously adolescent “I’ll kill all my enemies” comment? Imma go lie down for a bit ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7808 "2023-11-22T21:04:44Z")
Here’s a really good article on why Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Media Matters is a big steamy pile of bullshit. > **[Congrats To Elon Musk: I Didn’t Think You Had It In You To File A Lawsuit...](https://www.techdirt.com/2023/11/21/congrats-to-elon-musk-i-didnt-think-you-had-it-in-you-to-file-a-lawsuit-this-stupid-but-you-crazy-bastard-you-did-it/)** > > So, yesterday we covered Elon Musk’s ridiculous censorial threat to sue Media Matters “the split second the court opens on Monday.” Of course, as we noted, you can file lawsuits 24/7. And yet, as t… ---
**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:** [November 22, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7809 "2023-11-22T21:49:28Z")
> Elon Musk has a big problem and he will not be going to space today. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7810 "2023-11-22T22:09:34Z")
Two weeks ago Mark Zuckerberg tore his ACL. I thought he was training for an actual martial arts competition. But perhaps he was Fruit Ninja’d? ---
**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:** [November 22, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7811 "2023-11-22T22:37:37Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > Musk really does have the Innsmouth Look. Dagon Musk ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7812 "2023-11-22T23:11:38Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > Dagon Musk ‘Dagon Musk, the key and guardian of the gate. For the man who wants a scent that will open up terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein and drive women beyond the realms of sanity.’ ---
**Author:** ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7813 "2023-11-22T23:14:35Z")
Elon Musk or sea lion musk? ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7814 "2023-11-22T23:32:22Z")
Bing chat wouldn’t let me make Elon with an innsmouth smile, but it did let me make Elmo with an innsmouth smile. Uh, spoilered for reasons. [https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIG.ky2xBrNI8eRn9V4NDamt?pid=ImgGn](https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIG.ky2xBrNI8eRn9V4NDamt?pid=ImgGn) ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7815 "2023-11-22T23:35:01Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > > [@MrDibble](#): > > > > Musk really does have the Innsmouth Look. > > Dagon Musk He wishes! At best Musk is a hybrid of the Deep Ones, and will someday be compelled to dive deep in the ocean to join his kind in worship. ---
**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:** [November 22, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7816 "2023-11-22T23:36:04Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > Elon Musk has a big problem and he will not be going to space today. “Way of Hurting” is a brilliant way of saying “tort”. ---
**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:** [November 23, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7817 "2023-11-23T01:26:58Z")
> [@Folly](#): > > Uh, spoilered for reasons. I ain’t tickling that one. ---
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7818 "2023-11-23T04:25:41Z")
> [@Folly](#): > > Uh, spoilered for reasons. Love it. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7819 "2023-11-23T11:48:46Z")
[![](https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/404905595_10108212490230885_5174914881399250514_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=w46wNtrCOagAX8MX1Hu&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDfrs3Z8KLvN9gm01dxrLAoBclPHmp_q4MxHVJ2e6v9YQ&oe=65646249) ](https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/404905595_10108212490230885_5174914881399250514_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=w46wNtrCOagAX8MX1Hu&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDfrs3Z8KLvN9gm01dxrLAoBclPHmp_q4MxHVJ2e6v9YQ&oe=65646249) ---
**Author:** ![Shalmanese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7820 "2023-11-23T15:16:18Z")
[![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_l6xsGbAAAhZSm?format=jpg&name=medium) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_l6xsGbAAAhZSm?format=jpg&name=medium) Only a true product genius of the highest level could have come up with a feature so innovative! ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7821 "2023-11-23T16:39:09Z")
> [@Shalmanese](#): > > Only a true product genius of the highest level could have come up with a feature so innovative! I think you just found the thing that I have cared least about in my entire life. And BTW, is it just me, or does the sword-wielding Elmo appear to have unusually short arms? j ---
**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:** [November 23, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7822 "2023-11-23T18:39:39Z")
I’ve been telling my friends for a while now that “overlay title in the upper **potion** of a URL card” is the thing I’m missing when I’m reading ~~Twits~~ Xs from my favorite Nazis and transphobes. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7823 "2023-11-23T22:05:07Z")
> [@Shalmanese](#): > > Only a true product genius of the highest level could have come up with a feature so innovative! Isn’t this…just fixing the mistake they made with making link titles invisible? It’s like he’s Curious George ---
**Author:** ![Shalmanese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7824 "2023-11-24T00:55:22Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Isn’t this…just fixing the mistake they made with making link titles invisible? It’s like he’s Curious George True… Product… Genius! ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/7825 "2023-11-24T01:48:47Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Isn’t this…just fixing the mistake they made with making link titles invisible? It’s kind of like replacing Coke with New Coke, and then bringing back the original formula with much fanfare and disappearing New Coke entirely. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442.md?page=390) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442.md?page=392)