Why are anti-Elon Musk posters popping up across London? All to know

According to The London Economics, the last few weeks have seen the streets of London filled with posters that have been calling out Elon Musk. The billboards, which have been placed on Tube stations, bus stops, and other public places, contain satirical and frank messages directed at Tesla's CEO.

As per Euro News, the posters are unauthorized and have been attributed to the group "Everyone Hates Elon," which has claimed responsibility for many of them. These posters were mainly created to employ satire and criticize the activities and influence of Musk.

One poster read,

"X marks the rot. Delete your account. If the bars lets N*zis in, It's a N*zi bar" calling on users to leave Musk's social media site.

One states, "Tesla: The Swasticar. Goes from 0 to 1939 in 3 seconds,"

These posters have created debate surrounding their purpose and why they were made.

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Who made the posters?

The initial wave of posters emerged in February in Clerkenwell and was allegedly designed by a UK-based group named "Everyone Hates Elon." As per a report in The New Daily, the group utilizes public satire as a protest tactic against Musk. Subsequently, other groups followed their example and placed similar posters around London.

What are the issues raised?

According to Business Insider, the posters seem to be a reaction to Musk's political affiliations and business moves. According to "Everyone Hates Elon," their concerns include Musk’s political endorsements, particularly his engagement with far-right political figures.

A post by "Everyone Hates Elon" reads:

"Donald Trump bought a Tesla and put it outside the White House because Tesla lost 800 BILLION IN VALUE. What we’re doing is WORKING."

This suggests that their criticism is, at least in part, driven by political concerns.

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Reactions and public response

The posters are eliciting mixed reactions. The New Daily reports that they are seen as political activism by some individuals but are perceived as provocative or speculative by others. The issue of Musk's involvement in politics and business remains a controversial issue, with admirers commending his efforts in the field of technology and critics questioning his influence over public opinion.

Their arrival in London symbolizes ongoing debate about Musk's impact on politics, business, and social media.

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