# Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter - now the Pit edition (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** elon-musk\ **Created:** [August 13, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634 "2024-08-13T00:48:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 30
**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:** [October 11, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/581 "2024-10-11T19:35:04Z")
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**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/582 "2024-10-11T19:58:48Z")
Apparently the markets and other observers of last night’s fantastic robotaxi + “robot world of the future” event had the same reaction I did, which was basically “WTF **is** this?”. Judging from a whole variety of recent aberrant actions, including several at a recent Trump rally, I think it should no longer be assumed that Elmo is completely sane. > [@epbrown](#): > > Is it me, or has usage of “Elmo” actually ticked **up** since a Musk fan complained about it? 😉 I don’t think it’s ticked up. I just think the sanctimonious advice has been gracefully given the due consideration it deserved. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/583 "2024-10-11T20:05:19Z")
I give his Robo Taxi time frame that same credence that I give his people on Mars time frame. ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/584 "2024-10-11T20:07:01Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > Apparently the markets and other observers of last night’s fantastic robotaxi + “robot world of the future” event had the same reaction I did, which was basically “WTF **is** this?”. I’ve been hoping for a long while that the Tesla gets rid of Musk. It’s more and more clear that his idiocy is dragging down the whole company. There’s got to be some shareholders who realize that easing Musk into something like “emeritus director of creativity” or whatever and hiring an effective CEO would give the share price an instance boost. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/585 "2024-10-11T22:29:58Z")
He controls the board. True believers and family. “Incestuous” comes to mind. He is Tesla, sinking into madness is the reality but no one is available to say stop, no , or resign. ---
**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:** [October 11, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/586 "2024-10-11T22:36:03Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > I give his Robo Taxi time frame that same credence that I give his people on Mars time frame. > **[Elon Musk Hilariously Claims Tesla Cybercab Will Be Available in 2 to 3 Years](https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-hilariously-claims-tesla-cybercab-will-be-available-in-2-3-years-2000510844)** > > Much like flying cars, Musk's robotaxi seems to always be two years away. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/587 "2024-10-11T22:40:48Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > Has Musk basically spent all this time, money and hype just to come up with an inferior alternative to city buses? And subways, too! Speaking of which: > **[The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop is a comedy of trespassing errors](https://www.engadget.com/transportation/the-boring-companys-vegas-loop-is-a-comedy-of-trespassing-errors-191025432.html)** > > The Boring Company's Vegas Loop of tunnels beneath Las Vegas have had to deal with trespassers, none of which have been reported to local police. > [@wolfpup](#): > > (b) never killed a dog, I haven’t either, but I’ve been driving over a quarter of a century, and I’ve run over (not intentionally!): a squirrel, a rat, a possible bobcat (it was 3 AM, and that thing was _bolting_), and a chicken. (.\_. ) ---
**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:** [October 11, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/588 "2024-10-11T22:44:17Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > Has Musk basically spent all this time, money and hype just to come up with an inferior alternative to city buses? Apparently he suggested these things could be used as school buses. [![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZoINiOXQCcbOpN?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZoINiOXQCcbOpN?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) I can’t see any potential problems with replacing a bus that can hold 60-80 kids each with vehicles that only hold 12 and then putting 12 tech-savvy children into a self-driving pod with no adult supervision, can you? ---
**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:** [October 11, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/589 "2024-10-11T22:50:37Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I can’t see any potential problems with replacing a bus that can hold 60-80 kids each with vehicles that only hold 12 Twelve per bus keeps the death rate at a more acceptable number. ---
**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:** [October 11, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/590 "2024-10-11T23:02:43Z")
I’m not sure what’s more ridiculous - these “cabs” or the idea that public school districts have the money to spend on them ---
**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:** [October 11, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/591 "2024-10-11T23:17:54Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I can’t see any potential problems with replacing a bus that can hold 60-80 kids each with vehicles that only hold 12 and then putting 12 tech-savvy children into a self-driving pod with no adult supervision, can you? No damn way would I let my 10-year-old daughter be transported in a vehicle without adult supervision. ---
**Author:** ![filmore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7993a0/32.png) [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/592 "2024-10-11T23:22:26Z")
Each bus will have an Optimus robot that’s been programmed with the RoboCop discipline chip to ensure no one gets out of line. ---
**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:** [October 11, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/593 "2024-10-11T23:33:45Z")
“You have raised your voices above an acceptable decibel level. Lower your volume or I will be forced to take punitive actions.” …Holding a glowing axe made of golden energy… [![](https://i.redd.it/znze44p7chlb1.jpg) ](https://i.redd.it/znze44p7chlb1.jpg) Those kids would shut the fuck up pretty fast. ---
**Author:** ![Jihi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jihi/32/17768_2.png) [@Jihi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jihi)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/594 "2024-10-12T00:02:02Z")
Hold on, I’ve been thinking on this since yesterday and I think I know what Elmo’s so-called “self-driving cab” actually is… [![](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/disneyfanon/images/5/51/Profile_-_Benny_the_Cab.png) ](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/disneyfanon/images/5/51/Profile_-_Benny_the_Cab.png) (With sincerest apologies to Benny…) ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/595 "2024-10-12T00:02:03Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I can’t see any potential problems with replacing a bus that can hold 60-80 kids each with vehicles that only hold 12 and then putting 12 tech-savvy children into a self-driving pod with no adult supervision, can you? Opens app on phone (tap) (tap) “We’re going to Disneyland!” ---
**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:** [October 12, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/596 "2024-10-12T00:58:10Z")
Remember earlier this year when it turned out that the “AI” in Amazon’s cashierless grocery stores were just people watching cameras in a call center? > **[Elon Musk's Beer-Pouring Optimus Robots Are Not Autonomous](https://gizmodo.com/elon-musks-beer-pouring-optimus-robots-are-not-autonomous-2000510899)** > > The robots were interacting with guests at Tesla's big Cybercab event Thursday in L.A. I wouldn’t be surprised if Elmo’s “fully self-driving” cars are just being run by a guy in India with a remote driving rig. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/597 "2024-10-12T01:06:40Z")
> [@Great\_Antibob](#): > > I’m not sure what’s more ridiculous - these “cabs” or the idea that public school districts have the money to spend on them I’m sure that they can make up the money by canceling critical race and DEI classes. /s ---
**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:** [October 12, 2024, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/598 "2024-10-12T01:19:39Z")
> [@Great\_Antibob](#): > > I’m not sure what’s more ridiculous - these “cabs” or the idea that public school districts have the money to spend on them B-b-b-but they’ll only cost $30,000! And it’ll pay for itself because it can do Uber for you! State Farm is gonna be JUST fine with your car doubling as an unattended livery vehicle! And it’ll also be a dating site and a bank! And we’re gonna drive them on Mars in two weeks! ---
**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:** [October 12, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/599 "2024-10-12T01:30:59Z")
Meanwhile, Elmo says he became a fascist because Biden wouldn’t invite him to any parties. [![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZjg9fFacAACzOC?format=jpg&name=large) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZjg9fFacAACzOC?format=jpg&name=large) ---
**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:** [October 12, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634/600 "2024-10-12T06:54:06Z")
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