Elon Musk's Twitter Blue Check Controversy: Memes, Fanboy Moments, and Free Restorations.
TL;DR
Elon Musk is trolling Twitter users who complain about receiving free blue checkmarks or back the #BlockTheBlue campaign. He has given free checkmarks to some users who have been vocal about blocking others who pay for verification. Celebrities including Lil Nas X and Bette Midler have said they did not pay for Twitter Blue. Mashable journalist Matt Binder received a free checkmark after writing about the campaign. Musk's actions appear to be in response to the campaign gaining steam.
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- Elon Musk restores Twitter blue tick of high-profile accounts without charging a penny The Tribune India
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- Here's some of the best memes about Elon Musk's Twitter Blue chaos Business Insider
- Patrick Mahomes Has 2-Word Message For Elon Musk Today The Spun
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