Twitter replaces iconic bird logo with "X" as Elon Musk's influence deepens; X-men memes go viral
Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, the social media platform has undergone a major transformation, replacing its iconic blue bird logo with a striking white 'X' as its new official logo. The announcement was made by Mr. Musk himself, who tweeted, «X dot com now points to Twitter dot com.
Interim X logo goes live later today.» Twitter, known for its avian-themed branding since its inception in 2006, saw a dramatic shift in its visual identity. The company's name, which was a playful nod to the sound of birds chattering, will now be represented by the enigmatic 'X.' The news of the rebranding quickly took Twitter by storm, sparking a wave of amusing memes and jokes about the change. As curiosity mounted, users wondered how this new identity would affect the terminology associated with Twitter.
One user playfully suggested that Twitter users be referred to as «X-MEN,» Twitter videos as «Xvideos,» influencers as «X-rated,» and those who leave the app as «X-lovers.» This rebranding move was not unexpected, considering Elon Musk's well-known fascination with the letter 'X.' Ever since he acquired Twitter for a staggering $44 billion, he has been on a mission to integrate the platform into an entity called X Corp. Musk envisions Twitter as a key element in the development of an all-encompassing app known as «X,» aiming to blend social media and payment functionalities, taking inspiration from China's WeChat, owned by Tencent. Here's what some netizens had to say about the change; The letter 'X' has become a recurring theme in Musk's ventures.
It can be found in his other companies, like SpaceX and the Model X electric car. Even one of his children's names, X AE A-XII, embraces the same fascination. Furthermore, Musk recently
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