President-elect Donald Trump has stirred up the internet and the political landscape by appointing Elon Musk to the newly proposed, Department of Government Efficiency, where he will slash wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies.
Musk is a popular figure on the internet, so netizens were quick to make memes, jokes, and whatnot after this announcement. A serious governmental move has suddenly become an unexpected source of entertainment, especially with the hilarious comparisons with popular TV shows.
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the Internet’s Obsession with TV Parallels
Donald Trump’s decision to enlist Elon Musk in a budget-cutting department made fans dive headfirst into creating random comparisons. Trump aims to “dismantle government bureaucracy” in an attempt to root out the waste that he believes is rampant in federal agencies (via CNN).
The news had the whole internet buzzing, with some questioning how this political move would impact the country and engaging in serious debates. But on the other side of the internet, fans of shows like House of The Dragon and The Boys were seizing the moment to create hilarious content.
We know that the internet has always thrived on drawing parallels, whether it be a meme that you find relatable or one that makes comparisons about seemingly different things that don’t necessarily belong together. But such creative analogies between real-world and pop culture moments are excellent for expressing your opinions or just having a good laugh.
The Boys and House of The Dragon Fans Draw Comparisons Between Fiction and Reality
Social media is currently ablaze with fans making cheeky comparisons between Musk’s real-life role with characters from their favorite show. For example, one user connected the event with Aegon II from House of The Dragons appointing Christon Cole as his hand.
Another user compared it to The Boys, where Homelander brings in Sister Sage to join the team, and makes her the brains of every operation that he carries out. In both situations, the appointee greatly trusts the person to whom they give a position of power.
The comparison reflects many things, like the possible skepticism of Musk’s cost-cutting measures, or the fact that he is considered to be one of the most intelligent minds of our times. Regardless of the intention, one can tell that these posts were made in good fun. So far, the duo of Trump and Musk have managed to do one thing: keep us all entertained.
