Staff Reports
Comedian Bill Burr tried to roast Elon Musk in his new comedy special and TV interviews, but critics say his jokes backfired. Burr mocked Musk’s looks and called him a “nerd” who can’t talk to women. But fans quickly fired back by bringing up Burr’s own wife and personal life.
Burr’s attacks on Musk started during his recent media tour for his Broadway show and new Hulu special. He said tech billionaires like Musk are “ruining the world” and building rockets to escape Earth after trashing it. Critics online called Burr a hypocrite, saying he used to be funny but now just whines about successful people.
The backlash got worse after Burr appeared on The View. He joked that Musk wears clothes from “Hot Topic” and has a “laminated face.” But viewers slammed Burr, pointing out his own struggles with marriage and fame. Some said he’s jealous of Musk’s success with women and business.
Musk fans defended him online, sharing clips of Burr’s past relationship drama. They joked that Burr should focus on his own family instead of hating on self-made billionaires. Others praised Musk for ignoring the insults and staying focused on his work with President Trump’s administration.
Meanwhile, Musk’s ex-girlfriend Grimes made headlines again for blasting him over their son’s health. She accused Musk of ignoring her calls about a medical crisis. But conservatives noted that Musk has full custody and Grimes has a history of attention-seeking behavior.
Burr’s comedy special got mixed reviews. Fans said his old material about regular people was better than his new rants about politics and tech CEOs. Critics said he sounds bitter and out of touch with working-class Americans.
The feud shows how liberals like Burr attack successful businessmen instead of fixing real problems. While Musk creates jobs and cuts government waste, Hollywood elites just complain. It’s clear who’s actually making America stronger.
In the end, Burr’s jokes fell flat because Americans respect hard work and innovation. Musk’s fans say he’s proof that freedom and capitalism still work, no matter what comedians on TV say.
