Elon Musk, the ever-controversial owner of X (formerly Twitter) with having 210M followers, recently sparked a flurry of reactions by changing his display name to "Kekius Maximus" and updating his profile picture to a "Pepe the Frog" meme. This unexpected move left many users both amused and puzzled.
The change immediately ignited social media, with "Kekius Maximus" trending worldwide. Some fans embraced Musk's characteristic humor, creating memes and speculating about the meaning behind the new name.
Many connected it to the popular "Pepe the Frog" meme, often associated with internet culture and humor. Others saw it as another example of Musk's unpredictable behavior and his tendency to use Twitter for personal amusement. However, the change also drew criticism. Some users expressed confusion and frustration, finding the new name and profile picture unprofessional.
Others were concerned about the association with "Pepe the Frog," which has been used in some contexts by far-right groups. Regardless of the interpretation, Musk's latest Twitter antics have once again generated widespread attention and discussion.