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'Saturday Night Live' roasts Elon Musk after midterm rout: 'My car did a flip!'

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Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update' segment featured a satirical sketch mocking Elon Musk following his significant financial losses in the US midterm elections. The impersonator used humor to deflect from political failures by referencing Tesla's recent vehicle stunts and product announcements.

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The sketch highlights the intersection of celebrity culture, political influence, and corporate branding, reflecting public sentiment toward Musk's high-profile political involvement.

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"Saturday Night Live" roasted Elon Musk, played by Jeremy Culhane, during its "Weekend Update" segment. Win McNamee/Getty Images "Saturday Night Live" roasted Elon Musk, played by Jeremy Culhane, during "Weekend Update." Culhane's Musk tried to distract the audience from his expensive US midterm election fumble. "I'm in the news because my car did a flip," the actor said. Elon Musk had a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad week following the US midterm elections . And "Saturday Night Live" seized the opportunity. The "SNL" crew didn't hold back during the "Weekend Update" segment, when comedian Jeremy Culhane portrayed the tech billionaire discussing his US midterm election fumble. The real Musk donated at least $446 million ahead of the midterm elections to conservative political action committees, including a large chunk to supporting conservative candidates in Texas. Ultimately, it didn't matter.

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