Elon Musk recently expressed his lack of enthusiasm for Dana Carvey’s impression of him on “Saturday Night Live.” Taking to X, Musk commented on a clip of Carvey donning his “dark MAGA” hat and chanting “USA! USA!” during last night’s cold open, stating, “Dana Carvey just sounds like Dana Carvey.”
In response to a post about the gothic Trump hat making an appearance on the show, Musk quipped, “They are so mad that @realDonaldTrump won,” accompanied by crying-laughing emojis. Musk, who himself hosted “SNL” in May 2021, went on to criticize the show, claiming it has been “dying slowly for years” and becoming “increasingly out of touch with reality.” He also mentioned the FCC equal time requirement that gave Trump an ad spot as a make-good for Kamala Harris’ surprise cameo on the show before the election.
During a post-election episode of “SNL,” Carvey, who had previously portrayed President Joe Biden, appeared as Musk. He mimicked Musk’s attire and mannerisms, joking about running the country with a slight chance of disaster, similar to one of his rockets. Carvey’s impression included exaggerated accents and humorous dance moves, culminating in an imitation of Musk’s “USA” chant from a Trump rally.
Overall, Musk’s reaction to Carvey’s impression and his critique of “SNL” show his candid and critical perspective on the entertainment industry. It remains to be seen how this exchange will impact future interactions between Musk and the show.
