Elon Musk mocked in fake Tesla 'Swasticar' ad featuring Nazi salute
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A new anti-Tesla campaign led by the activist group Everyone Hates Elon has gone viral, generating over 5.2 million views on TikTok. The campaign, aimed at Elon Musk, features a provocative bus stop ad in London that has caused a stir online.
The advert displays an edited black-and-white image of Musk performing a Nazi salute, with the tagline, “Goes From 0 to 1939 In 3 Seconds.” The ad also rebrands Tesla as “The Swasticar,” a clear play on the controversial gesture and its historical association.
@everyonehateselon 🚨Elon Musk just helped the far-right in 🇩🇪 win their best result since WW2 then called them to say congrats. So don’t buy his f*ing cars, yeah? #dontbuyaswasticar #elonmusk
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This stunt is part of a larger anti-Tesla effort from Everyone Hates Elon, a group that has previously staged actions against Musk's political views. The viral video, which shows the replacement of the original ad with the provocative image, ignited a divisive debate.
Some online users criticized it as extreme, while others defended it as a necessary stand against Musk’s political influence. The group has also targeted Musk’s backing of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has attracted significant criticism over the past several months.
The controversial ad isn’t the only campaign from Everyone Hates Elon. The group staged an activation at a Tesla showroom, further drawing attention to Musk’s political affiliations and the growing concerns over his influence on democracy. This latest protest is part of a broader movement that aims to challenge the tech mogul's increasing involvement in political matters.
@everyonehateselon they hated it 🤷 no wonder #tesla sales are crashing in Europe 📉📉📉 #elonmusk
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In response to the claims of a Nazi salute, Musk dismissed the criticism as tired and reiterated his view that such accusations are overused.
Frankly, they need better dirty tricks.
The “everyone is Hitler” attack is sooo tired 😴 https://t.co/9fIqS5mWA0This ongoing debate continues to highlight the polarizing nature of Musk’s political stances.