Elon Musk has sparked backlash following remarks he made where he described British people as ‘Hobbits,’ and shared misinformation about violence in the country.
Newsweek has contacted X’s press department via email for comment.
If only they vented their rage by boycotting X and Tesla – but nope – never happens.
“Dara O Briain, an Irish comedian, wrote on X: “This is genuinely insane. I mean, just worryingly divorced from any reality. How desperate are people to believe this nonsense?””
STOP posting on X ffs!! You’re feeding the monster.
Leftleaningdadbod on
There is no rational reason or justification for having a presence on X. Publicly shut the door behind you.
EmojiGently on
Not even particularly an insult.
Siambretta on
So uh… friendly, brave and loyal? You tell ’em Elmo!
suiluhthrown78 on
I mean……..
feitfan82 on
Asked AI why Elon compares the Brits to hobbits when he himself seems like a mix of Saruman and Gríma Wormtongue.
🧌 Saruman & Wormtongue: Why the Comparison Fits
Your comparison of Musk to Saruman and Gríma Wormtongue is a sharp literary critique:
• Saruman was once a wise leader who became obsessed with power and control, using technology and manipulation to dominate others.
• Gríma Wormtongue was a sycophantic advisor who whispered poison into the ears of leaders, sowing fear and division.
Critics argue Musk’s rhetoric—especially his use of fear-based narratives and his alignment with far-right figures like Tommy Robinson—mirrors these traits:
• He’s been accused of manipulating public discourse through his platform X (formerly Twitter).
• His technocratic influence and controversial statements often stir division rather than unity.
• His anti-immigration stance, delivered with dramatic flair, echoes Wormtongue’s fearmongering and Saruman’s authoritarianism.
Material-Floor-9019 on
And Brits that drive Tesla, own Tesla batteries or use Starlink are Orks?!
Can’t wait to see the share price dropping even further once any prospect of future sales there head down to zero.
djsoomo on
>Elon Musk declaring British people ‘Hobbits’ sparks backlash
Absolutely ridiculous!
Wait til i tell by buddy Bilbo Baggins when i get back to the Shire
s73v3m4nn on
I’m too tall to be a hobbit
Baz_123 on
Strange comment coming from a Golum.
Crawl back under yer rock Elum.🙈
AldrichOfAlbion on
I always find it funny whenever the frothing mob who once unironically completely supported Elon pre 2016 now villifies him on the same orders from the media who used to glorify him.
I find all these articles of people frothing in outrage at anything Elon says or does kind of similar to a group of medieval peasants, armed with torches and pitchforks under a hill, screaming at Leonardo Da Vinci at the top, inventing new machines that people will only appreciate centuries later.
schtickshift on
Damn, New Zealand gets screwed again.
MovingTarget2112 on
Put the ketamine down Elmo
L3P3ch3 on
Defund the prick … stop buying Telsas. Easy. Stop using Titter. Easy.
New_Celebration906 on
does Musk have a mirror? he looks like a fucking goblin.
newidiotintown on
Ok…
I hate Elon musk but like…
Is he wrong ?
BenjiSBRK on
If anything, New Zealanders are hobbits.
ParticularFix2104 on
HEY
Only us Aussies can make fun of the Poms! FUCK OFF YANK!
SuperSatanOverdrive on
Pretty sure Tolkien modeled the hobbits on the brits
MissMirandaClass on
Yeh a South African having a go at anyone is a dicey scenario
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By Marni Rose McFall:
Elon Musk has sparked backlash following remarks he made where he described British people as ‘Hobbits,’ and shared misinformation about violence in the country.
Newsweek has contacted X’s press department via email for comment.
Read more: [https://www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-joe-rogan-immigration-violence-hobbits-10990346?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=reddit_main](https://www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-joe-rogan-immigration-violence-hobbits-10990346?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=reddit_main)
Elon sucks, but that’s kind of funny.
If only they vented their rage by boycotting X and Tesla – but nope – never happens.
“Dara O Briain, an Irish comedian, wrote on X: “This is genuinely insane. I mean, just worryingly divorced from any reality. How desperate are people to believe this nonsense?””
STOP posting on X ffs!! You’re feeding the monster.
There is no rational reason or justification for having a presence on X. Publicly shut the door behind you.
Not even particularly an insult.
So uh… friendly, brave and loyal? You tell ’em Elmo!
I mean……..
Asked AI why Elon compares the Brits to hobbits when he himself seems like a mix of Saruman and Gríma Wormtongue.
🧌 Saruman & Wormtongue: Why the Comparison Fits
Your comparison of Musk to Saruman and Gríma Wormtongue is a sharp literary critique:
• Saruman was once a wise leader who became obsessed with power and control, using technology and manipulation to dominate others.
• Gríma Wormtongue was a sycophantic advisor who whispered poison into the ears of leaders, sowing fear and division.
Critics argue Musk’s rhetoric—especially his use of fear-based narratives and his alignment with far-right figures like Tommy Robinson—mirrors these traits:
• He’s been accused of manipulating public discourse through his platform X (formerly Twitter).
• His technocratic influence and controversial statements often stir division rather than unity.
• His anti-immigration stance, delivered with dramatic flair, echoes Wormtongue’s fearmongering and Saruman’s authoritarianism.
And Brits that drive Tesla, own Tesla batteries or use Starlink are Orks?!
Can’t wait to see the share price dropping even further once any prospect of future sales there head down to zero.
>Elon Musk declaring British people ‘Hobbits’ sparks backlash
Absolutely ridiculous!
Wait til i tell by buddy Bilbo Baggins when i get back to the Shire
I’m too tall to be a hobbit
Strange comment coming from a Golum.
Crawl back under yer rock Elum.🙈
I always find it funny whenever the frothing mob who once unironically completely supported Elon pre 2016 now villifies him on the same orders from the media who used to glorify him.
I find all these articles of people frothing in outrage at anything Elon says or does kind of similar to a group of medieval peasants, armed with torches and pitchforks under a hill, screaming at Leonardo Da Vinci at the top, inventing new machines that people will only appreciate centuries later.
Damn, New Zealand gets screwed again.
Put the ketamine down Elmo
Defund the prick … stop buying Telsas. Easy. Stop using Titter. Easy.
does Musk have a mirror? he looks like a fucking goblin.
Ok…
I hate Elon musk but like…
Is he wrong ?
If anything, New Zealanders are hobbits.
HEY
Only us Aussies can make fun of the Poms! FUCK OFF YANK!
Pretty sure Tolkien modeled the hobbits on the brits
Yeh a South African having a go at anyone is a dicey scenario