Elon Musk’s 'reminder video' goes viral amidst Tesla protests: ‘To anyone I have offended, I just ...'

Protests at Tesla showrooms are gaining momentum worldwide over CEO Elon Musk’s involvement with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In New York City, protesters outside a Tesla dealership chanted, “We need clean air, not another billionaire,” voicing concerns about Musk’s policies on environmental and labor issues. Amid the rising unrest, Musk recently accused billionaires George Soros and Reid Hoffman of funding the demonstrations. Adding to the buzz, an old clip of Musk has resurfaced and gone viral on social media.
Posted by X (formerly Twitter) user SMX (@iam_smx), the clip shows the SpaceX founder saying, “Look, I Know I say or post strange things, but that’s just how my brain works. To anyone I have offended, I just want to say I reinvented electric cars and I am sending people to Mars on a Rocketship. Did you think I was also gonna be a chill normal dude?”
Originally shared on March 9, the video has garnered over 755,000 views. The post is captioned, “A reminder to those who have been offended by Elon Musk.”


The clip is from a Saturday Night Live monologue three years ago. In the nearly six-minute video, Musk talks about why he loves the show and shares stories from his childhood. Here’s the full video


Tesla has become a focal point for protesters who are upset with Elon Musk and his involvement in DOGE. Owners across countries are protesting. On Sunday, dozens of protesters gathered at a Tesla showroom in Lisbon to oppose Musk’s support for far-right parties in Europe, as Portugal approaches a possible snap election. Last week, several protesters were arrested outside a Tesla dealership in New York City, with some chanting, “We need clean air, not another billionaire,”
The controversy started when Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, made a divisive gesture at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which some interpreted as a Nazi salute. The incident split the Tesla community, with many now distancing themselves from Musk while still loving their electric vehicles.
Bumper stickers like “Bought it before we knew how awful he is” and “Stuck with Tesla, not stuck on Elon” have become increasingly common. Some owners are vocal about their dilemma, stating, “I didn’t buy a Tesla because I like Elon, and I’m not gonna sell it just because he’s a Nazi.” The backlash highlights a broader trend of Tesla fans trying to separate their admiration for the car from their criticism of its CEO.