The article reflects on the fast-paced and chaotic nature of political commentary in the context of Elon Musk’s recent alarming gestures, viewed through a comedic lens. The author grapples with the rapid changes in news relevance, particularly following a standup routine that became outdated upon returning to their hotel. The piece critiques Musk's behavior and its implications, contrasting it with prior political decisions and acknowledging the chilling atmosphere of rising extremism.
"The routine I'd just performed about America's new leader Elon Musk was already irrelevant, white supremacists worldwide delighted that he appeared to have given two full-on Nazi salutes to the faithful."
"To be fair to Musk, maybe the Nazi salute was just an unfortunate choice of gesture, made by a sleepless ketamine-gobbler."
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