‘0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Why Anti-Elon Musk Satire Is Flourishing in Britain - The New York Times

Anti-Elon Musk Satire in Britain and Europe

The article discusses the surge in anti-Elon Musk satire across Britain and parts of Europe. This wave of political expression is manifested through various forms of street art and public displays.

• London's Satirical Posters: Examples include a bus stop advertisement depicting Musk giving a Nazi salute and a mock movie billboard titled "The Fast and the Führer."
• European Protests: While some protests have involved vandalism, much of the opposition is expressed through political satire, a tradition with deep roots in British culture.
• Berlin Projection: The Center for Political Beauty projected “Heil Tesla” onto a Tesla factory, accompanied by an image of Musk saluting.
• Italian Street Art: Street art in Italy depicts Musk with Hitler's face beneath a mask, with the text “Elon Mask” above.

These actions highlight a significant level of political anger directed at Musk and his companies, extending beyond isolated incidents of vandalism to encompass widespread satirical campaigns across several European nations.