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The Symbolism of Tom Swift: From Kitchen Sink to Leather Jacket?

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Dear Folks,

As far as I know, geniuses love symbolism, satire, and parody, not to mention dumb jokes, even if they are symbolic ones.

This is why we must ask ourselves:  What is behind Musk's sporting of the leather jacket for this wonderful and insightful interview.

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In fact, this interview is quite well done, and we must congratulate this woman, Zanny (Zany?) Minton Beddoes, for not being as dumb as most women, when it comes to all things technical and technology oriented.

So, we know the symbolism which gave rise to the kitchen sink; the entire world knows.

But now, is Elon poking fun at Jenson Huang, the Taiwanese wunderkind, and why?

Certainly Elon does not dislike Jenson, and therefore, what does this new leather-look mean?

One thing is for sure:  Elon must find it distasteful to be paying exorbitant prices for chips to that upstart pipsqueak from Taiwan . We also know he has plans to fabricate his own chips, which just might put Jensen’s garbage to shame.

When we see this black-leather monkey-jacket on Elon, are we to assume that Musk is about to announce a new major initiative for Space-X, … to begin chip fabrication?  And, would this be one of the greatest benefits to befall mankind during this coming decade?

Musk has stated that the world will soon run out of chips, and far sooner than originally anticipated, provided that demand continues to increase as projected.

FYI:  I detest the Leather-Jacketed Jensen Huang, but love Musk as much as I dislike Jensen.

I am looking forward to the next few years, if only to see what Musk builds next.

I know that you feel the same.

Do you agree that, through Musk’s efforts, the US Debt will become irrelevant sometime within the next decade?  Will this happen through INFINITE ABUNDANCE?


So much to think about, and…

So little time.


Best regards,

Gamma

IMPORTANT NOTE: Here is the link to this full-length Musk interview. I would not miss it if I were you...

This interview from The Economist is dynamite great...

The Symbolism of Gamma: From Radiation to Serial Topic Creator

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1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

The Symbolism of Gamma: From Radiation to Serial Topic Creator

I am completely insignificant.

Elon, due to concentration of wealth, is important.

My suggestion is that you watch the attached video, the interview.

Enjoy the humor.

Also, it might be wiser to better understand Elon's goals, rather than to believe the false stereotypes being circulated on the internet, concerning what Mr. Musk is about.

Concentration of wealth in the hands of just one individual is not necessarily a bad thing, and in Elon's case, it is a very good thing.

As far as I know, the juxtaposition of worthy goals, extreme wealth, intelligence, and vision, has not occurred in history, just as it is now happening at SpaceX

This is an experiment that has never been tried before.

Why don't we just sit back and enjoy the ride?

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IMHO: Musk's subtle humor is reason enough to love the man.

Kitchen sinks and leather jackets...???

We cannot get enough of Elon.

I just hate the way this man speaks ,maybe it's the Ketamine I don't know ,

regards worgeordie

This is why we must ask ourselves: What is behind Musk's sporting of the leather jacket for this wonderful and insightful interview.

Because successful people set the styles and less successful people follow their lead. 😄

“You may know me better as ‘the guy in the leather jacket who repeats things three times,’” Huang wrote when he hosted a Reddit AMA in 2016. It truly is his signature look, and one he proudly wore on the cover of Time in 2021 when he was one of its men of the year. 

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monkey see, monkey do

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10 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

This is why we must ask ourselves: What is behind Musk's sporting of the leather jacket for this wonderful and insightful interview.

Because successful people set the styles and less successful people follow their lead. 😄

“You may know me better as ‘the guy in the leather jacket who repeats things three times,’” Huang wrote when he hosted a Reddit AMA in 2016. It truly is his signature look, and one he proudly wore on the cover of Time in 2021 when he was one of its men of the year. 

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monkey see, monkey do

Please do not underestimate the symbolic satirical derision exemplified by Musk's wearing of the the leather Jensen-Huang monkey-jacket during Musk's most recent and interesting interview with the Economic Times correspondent, this week.

Musk's wearing of a leather Huang-Jacket is no less than utter mockery.

For sure, Elon does not overly dislike Huang.

However, there is no doubt that he harbors no deep respect for him, either.

Jensen Huang, compared to Musk, is a mental midget.

Huang is totally incapable of seeing and appreciating the Big Picture.

JENSEN HUANG IS ....basically....no more than a low-level BEAN COUNTER.

What most people do not understand is this:

a. Musk's wearing of this Jensen-Huang Monkey-Jacket is totally akin to Elon's throwing down the gauntlet, meaning that Musk is now ready to challenge NVIDIA in the chip-making arena.

b. Huang is probably quaking in his alligator boots, by now, this week.

c. Musk has already stated that he will Trump Huang in the chip department.

d. Huang has benefited astronomically, in recent months/years, due to the AI explosion, but not due to his limited intelligence.

e. Just look at Huang in his leather jacket. Do you REALLY think someone like Elon would copy a Taiwan has-been like Huang, fashion-wise, unless....

Musk has something up his sleeve, in the offing?

Look at this guy....!!!

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The man can't even hold chopsticks.....!!!

Musk is very far out in front of Jensen.

Would Elon ever copy anything Huang (yellow), unless he were making a dry satirical mockery of the man?

IMPOSSIBLE....!!!

This is the Kitchen Sink, all over again.

Wait and see.

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9 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Jensen Huang, compared to Musk, is a mental midget.

I see the Musk fan boys have come to take a bullet for their favorite Nazi lover.

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah. Huang focuses on execution, profitable products, and steady growth; Elon "FSD is right around the corner in 2 weeks" Musk pursues high-risk, capital-intensive bets with volatile timelines (maybe he will earn a profit in a couple hundred years) , amplifying both breakthroughs and instability.

Grow up and join us in the real world.

Musk is never going to Mars and even if he did, it would basically bankrupt the entire planet. Saying Huang is a bean counter is actually a compliment --hes good with money. Musk is a conman. You have no clue little boy.

How old are you? 😃

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p.s. asteroid mining is a distraction we’re sitting on abundant, cheap materials here on earth—like salt—for batteries solve problems locally before chasing sci-fi fantasies what a dweeb

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p.s.

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1 hour ago, worgeordie said:

I just hate the way this man speaks ,maybe it's the Ketamine I don't know ,

regards worgeordie

Wait: This guy, Elon, is from SA, also....

He is NOT normal, and therefore, you must not hold his slightly-unique speach pattern against him.

IF Musk were a normal human, then he would not be of use to our world, more than the next one-thousand.

And, by the way: Are you sure that you understand and appreciate his dry humor?

Just asking.

Best regards,

Gamma

NO

NO

NO....Not ketamine....in case you are really interested in knowing the truth....

Edited by GammaGlobulin

Elon Musk is Winston Niles Rumfoord.

2 minutes ago, Gary The Git said:

What the interview was really like. How sad. The richest man in the world having to tell everyone how many social media followers he has. Must be the most loathsome plonker on the planet.

Have you ever met any high achievers? They tend to be quite eccentric.

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1 hour ago, Gary The Git said:

So, one takes it: You are not much of a fan of Elon.

All I have to say to you is:

a. I hope you are never in need of STARLINK....

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b. And, I hope you never need to fight the Russians in the Ukraine....without.....

STARLINK

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c. I have absolutely NOTHING against the Russians....

i. I love the Bolshoi....for example.....

ii. I love Dostoevsky....for example.....

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d. What has Elon ever done to cause you such ire?

Just asking....

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I am unaware of any crimes committed by Mr. Musk.

He is working for YOU, Sir.....

Please keep this in mind.

Are you unhappy to see one man working for the good of all humanity?

If so, then why?

Maybe you don't like ballet???

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Does anybody know whether or not Elon has read this book?

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Surely, we will be living in a complete utopia soon, if the predictions of AI-proponents come true.

We will fall asleep, one day, and wake up to a world of INFINITE ABUNDANCE.....

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Can anyone explain how an INFINITE ABUNDANCE for 10-Billion People will work in a finite world?

Maybe the guys in leather jackets need to rethink the question of sustainability?

10-Billion humans, each one living like a Rockefeller?

Surely, Shirley, you MUST be joking.

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But, yes, it's ALL a Big Joke....

(And, I don't mean Thailand's Big Joke, either.)

July 31, 2026: Elon Musk has settled his lawsuit with advertisers that he once claimed should be criminally prosecuted for refusing to advertise on his social media platform, X.

Turns out the World's Smartest Dweeb didn't know it's not a crime not to give him money. 🤗

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how do you say you got me in south african?

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it's not

3 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

July 31, 2026: Elon Musk has settled his lawsuit with advertisers that he once claimed should be criminally prosecuted for refusing to advertise on his social media platform, X.

Turns out the World's Smartest Dweeb didn't know it's not a crime not to give him money. 🤗

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how do you say you got me in south african?

A win for Musk & free speech 👍

GARM dissolved, and of course, no monitary compensation to Musk released. Individual named lawsuits continue.

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