Musk’s X Rename: Kekius Maximus and the Rise of Online Trolling
On Tuesday, Elon Musk changed his X profile name to “Kekius Maximus,” accompanied by a Pepe the Frog avatar in Roman attire. This seemingly blends Pepe the Frog, an internet meme with controversial history, and the Gladiator character Maximus Decimus Meridius. The name change coincided with a significant price surge in a cryptocurrency also named Kekius Maximus, although Musk’s involvement remains unconfirmed. Musk’s action, referencing a video game, is notable given his significant influence on the platform and upcoming role co-leading the Department of Government Efficiency.
John Q. Hosedrinker