"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
An East Coast Term referring to a particularly harsh hit of marijuana when smoking out of a bong or similar apparatus, usually the 2nd or 3rd hit from the bowl. This is the hit that has all the kief on it, and the recipient usually ends up coughing a lot.
by blizzyasfck January 19, 2011
by max March 01, 2008
by Little Kaid June 22, 2006
Bob: I keep hearing about MacKey’s Razor, but I don't know what it is.
Alice: Same. Most likely, it's just a razor owned by someone named Frank MacKey.
MacKey’s Razor is a simple rule and key that helps us make decisions online during our constant state of mental disturbance and stupidity!
Alice: Same. Most likely, it's just a razor owned by someone named Frank MacKey.
MacKey’s Razor is a simple rule and key that helps us make decisions online during our constant state of mental disturbance and stupidity!
by DilleyDilleyDilley February 07, 2024
yes.
by []'.• Sugar Daddy •.'[] September 17, 2018