SNL Debuts New Elon Musk Impression
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Saturday Night Live cast member Jeremy Culhane unveiled a fresh Elon Musk impression last night, portraying the SpaceX and Tesla CEO as an awkward, desperate figure trying to win over Weekend Update hosts. The sketch followed Musk’s recent news of spending half a billion dollars on midterm candidates and announcing a halt to Cybertruck production, prompting Culhane to joke about a car flip and a desperate laugh. Colin Jost asked Musk about his Texas move and tax concerns, to which Culhane replied, “Bad?” The segment also featured a chatbot roast calling Musk “the worst thing South Africa has ever done.”
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Timeline
- On March 22 1997 Mike Myers hosts SNL, impersonates Elon Musk.
- On April 6 2025 Mike Myers returns as Musk in SNL cold open.
- On October 25 2026 SNL episode airs, featuring Musk roast by chatbot Grok.
- On October 25 2026 Weekend Update hosts discuss Musk’s Texas move and taxes.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: SNL skit highlights Musk’s political spending Possible long-term US impact: Potential influence on public perception of Musk Most affected groups: Tech industry observers, political commentators Reader priority: Entertainment and political satire enthusiasts
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