Billion-dollar joke! Tesla's Elon Musk offers $1 bn to Wikipedia for NSFW name change
Elon Musk, the man behind SpaceX and Tesla, has offered a staggering $1 billion to Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia.
However, this generous donation comes with an unusual condition – Wikipedia must change its name to 'Dickipedia' for a minimum period of one year.
Musk, known for his playful demeanour, defended this proposition as being «in the interests of accuracy.»
The proposal, made on Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sparked a flurry of reactions from users worldwide.
Some encouraged Wikipedia to accept the offer, suggesting they could revert to their original name after securing the funds.
Musk, in response, humorously stated, «One-year minimum.
I mean, I'm not a fool lol.»
This lighthearted exchange didn't stop there. Musk shared a screenshot of Wikipedia's homepage featuring an appeal for funds, boldly stating, «Wikipedia is not for sale» and showcasing «a personal appeal from Jimmy Wales,» the platform's co-founder.
Musk questioned the Wikimedia Foundation's substantial financial requests, highlighting that the entire text content of Wikipedia could fit on a smartphone. He quirkily asked, «So, what's the money for? Inquiring minds want to know...»
The Twitterverse erupted with reactions to Musk's proposition.
Some users expressed caution, noting Wikipedia's fundraising efforts, while others found humour in the situation, likening it to a «cage match challenge.»
Suggestions poured in, with one user proposing to buy Wikipedia and let artificial intelligence handle updates autonomously. Another user humorously remarked, «Typical rich guy… Only willing to donate if the institution names itself after him!»
This banter between Musk and Wikipedia follows a previous clash between
