Opinion

Elon Musk’s Twitter Fiasco Is the Twilight of the Tech Bro

MOVE FAST, BREAK EVERYTHING

What if…hear me out…we stop assuming charismatic charlatans are geniuses?

opinion
112422-ryan-genius-hero_mxsi8n
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty

Beloved pseudonymous Weird Twitter philosopher dril once wrote, “‘im not owned! im not owned!!’, i continue to insist as i slowly shrink and transform into a corn cob” [sic]

That tweet, from 2011, spawned the phrase “corn cobbing,” which in internet speak means to claim victory in the face of obvious,...

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article. 

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.