"Elon's Razor" is a reference to both Occam's Razor and an internet celebrity and noted meme enjoyer, Elon Musk. Like Occam's Razor, Elon's Razor attempts to "boil down" or simplify the complex nature of meme culture to state that the presence of comedy or relatable themes in a meme usually mean that the meme has struck at the heart of the matter, and is therefore more honest or truthy in effect.
This idea descends from several concepts of "painful truths" being present in comedy, and from online forum and image-board culture, as well as a tweet from Elon himself tweets on Nov 19th 2022 wherein he states: "the most entertaining outcome is the most likely." Referencing Occam's Razor.
Particularly it draws inspiration from the popular 4chan meme: "The Left Can't Meme", which lambasts the position of left leaning memes, that are often displays of right think, or virtue signalling, or in effect, propaganda. Particularly, propaganda that is to be accepted, instead of funny, relatable or novel, which are the main drivers in the sharing of memes.
This idea descends from several concepts of "painful truths" being present in comedy, and from online forum and image-board culture, as well as a tweet from Elon himself tweets on Nov 19th 2022 wherein he states: "the most entertaining outcome is the most likely." Referencing Occam's Razor.
Particularly it draws inspiration from the popular 4chan meme: "The Left Can't Meme", which lambasts the position of left leaning memes, that are often displays of right think, or virtue signalling, or in effect, propaganda. Particularly, propaganda that is to be accepted, instead of funny, relatable or novel, which are the main drivers in the sharing of memes.
Man A.) Let me share this meme with you...
*Laughter*
Man B.) Man that's funny but I wouldn't say that in mixed company, it's way too controversial.
Man A.) Shyeeit that's Elon's Razor my friend. The funnier the meme, the more truth is in it.
*Laughter*
Man B.) Man that's funny but I wouldn't say that in mixed company, it's way too controversial.
Man A.) Shyeeit that's Elon's Razor my friend. The funnier the meme, the more truth is in it.
by DerFurtzenFaherer May 15, 2023
A princple stating that:
When examining any given anonymous post on the internet that sings the praises of (Elon Musk's) incomparable genius and contribution to the progress of the human race, it is impossible to determine whether the post was made by a high school freshman, or a divorcee in their late thirties.
"Elon Musk" can be substituted with any silicon Valley con-man.
When examining any given anonymous post on the internet that sings the praises of (Elon Musk's) incomparable genius and contribution to the progress of the human race, it is impossible to determine whether the post was made by a high school freshman, or a divorcee in their late thirties.
"Elon Musk" can be substituted with any silicon Valley con-man.
"I swear, these crypto bros all sound like they're only 15, but half the time when I go to their profile, they're balding."
"Elon's Razor, man."
"Elon's Razor, man."
by ThirdWelles December 06, 2022
When you're doing well for yourself, but don't look it.
by R.S. Blackwell July 16, 2023
To gain a significant following by putting on a character only to be revealed as a fraud later on, usually by painting yourself as a smart inventor, or by calling your company tesla and do exactly what Thomas Edison did to Nikola Tesla by stealing the inventions of your engineers
Dude, I was going to try Elon Musking that board room, but the head engineer is there, you think he'll call me out?
Nah man, He Elon Musked His way to his position too.
Nah man, He Elon Musked His way to his position too.
by TakingitDowntoBrownTown February 14, 2024
A phrase to describe the process of ripping ass loudly in a room to draw attention to oneself, especially if it results in someone vomiting.
"Fuck, Jeremy was just Elon Musking in there because nobody laughed at his joke. I think I'm gonna be sick"
by Fartmaster2277 August 03, 2024
Person A: "Where is your brother? I haven't seen him in weeks!"
Person B: "He is Elon Musking in the library."
Person B: "He is Elon Musking in the library."
by Gaussberg February 19, 2018
Elon Musking: Holding your girlfriend up by her thighs and slowly rise while you eat her out and make rocket noises saying “Takeoff”
by Elon masking July 19, 2021