"Make the laugh emoji Great again": 'LEGALIZE COMEDY' DOGE post featuring Elon Musk left the Internet in splits

Elon Musk is regarded as one of the most influential figures in digital, print, and social media. While print and news media reflect more consequential aspects of the business tycoon, social media highlights a lighthearted, quirky side. Musk is often spotted participating in ongoing trends and sharing humorous content on his X handle.

He has recently re-posted a cryptic post by @cb_doge.

The post featured Elon Musk with a motion image of the USA's flag in the background. The caption read, 'Legalize Comedy' in all-caps. Although the context was unclear, many speculated that it was an extended notion of Musk's initiatives towards 'free speech' on X. The hilarious depiction and Elon's repost stirred amusement among fans.

Netizens react to 'LEGALIZE COMEDY' DOGE post featuring Elon Musk

Make the laugh emoji great (via specialkay520/ X)

Users understood the assignment. They added their creative touch to complement the initiative. All they demand is to make the laughing emoji great again!

---

Kekius Maximus (via MikeLiou0/ X)

Kekius Maximus gained significant momentum following Elon Musk's X highlights. Netizens have created different versions of Maximus and claimed that he is the one leading Doge.

---

A user remarked about the implications of 'free speech.'

Free speech includes humor too!

---

Legalize comedy (via unrealbaker/ X)

Users opened up about a utopian society where comedy was legal.

---

Many wanted enhancement measures towards the humor landscape.

Enhance the comedy scene!

---

Some even wanted memes to be included in the comedy culture.

And legalize Meme!

---

A netizen praised Elon Musk's support for memes.

Elon living his best meme life right here

---

More users supported the 'Legalize comedy' statement.

Absolutely! Comedy should be free and accessible to everyone. Let the laughs roll!

---

A user highlighted that everyone enjoys humor at the end of the day, hence resonating with the notion.

I'm with you on that! Who doesn't love a good laugh? 😂🤣 keep comedy alive!

---

An X-user had a twisted petition. They wanted the comedy culture to be funnier than it is right now.

Make Comedy Funny Again

---

Wario (via anthonyzamanz/ X)

A netizen shared an image from SNL 2021, when Elon appeared dressed as Wario, from Super Mario for a skit.

---

Another X-user commented.

It would be a great indicator that normalcy has returned :)

---

Some were even confused while decoding the statement.

Who made it illegal?

---

Elon Musk has always been quite vocal about his belief in free speech, or limited restrictions when it comes to voicing opinions publicly. However, the belief often faced backlash as many felt that this would lead to a misuse of rights. Nonetheless, Musk stood firm on optimism.