Elon Musk has once again sparked controversy on social media after sharing a meme on X related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). While some users found the meme amusing and saw it as a commentary on efficiency, others labeled it as fatphobic and misogynistic.
The meme, originally posted by SKS Cartoon in 2024, is a three-panel comic strip. It first depicts an overweight woman wearing an X-branded T-shirt standing beside a character resembling Musk. In the next frame, she reappears as a slimmer version of herself. The final panel replaces the woman with a man labeled “Federal Government” sitting on a chair, while Musk’s character stands beside him holding a suitcase marked “DOGE.”
Musk’s post quickly divided the internet. Some praised him for addressing government inefficiency, while others criticized him for promoting unrealistic beauty standards and body shaming. One user questioned, “Do you have something against fat women?” Another speculated, “Is the message that overweight people are inefficient and must be replaced?”
Despite the backlash, many of Musk’s supporters defended the meme, arguing that it was meant to symbolize transformation and productivity rather than body image. The debate continues, with opinions sharply split over whether Musk was making a political statement or reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
