"I will take any Musk slander but why Kermit?"— Internet reacts as Jimmy Kimmel responds to Elon Musk's "propaganda puppet" remark

Jimmy Kimmel responded to Elon Musk's recent remarks that called him an "insufferable n*nsense propaganda puppet," addressing it on Thursday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. This exchange began when Musk criticized Kimmel on X (formerly Twitter), which escalated after Kimmel openly shared his views on Donald Trump’s recent U.S. election victory.

Jimmy Kimmel's response struck a nerve with fans and set off a flurry of reactions online, with social media users both defending Kimmel and mocking the unusual twist Musk’s remark took.

Jimmy Kimmel continued by pointing out that Musk, as the owner of a social media platform often criticized for its political leanings, is hardly in a position to call others "propaganda puppets." Kimmel further emphasized this by remarking,

"Listen Kermit, you bought Twitter. You bought a social media platform that is literally a propaganda machine."

Fans online quickly picked up on Kimmel’s remarks, and within hours, social media platforms were flooded with reactions. Many were amused by Kimmel’s use of "Kermit," with some viewers suggesting it was a humorous touch amid the heated exchange.

The comment section on Reddit saw various users chiming in with humorous responses.

One user posted, "I will take any Musk slander but why Kermit?" expressing surprise that Musk’s criticism led to a Muppet-themed moniker.

Reddit user reacts as Jimmy Kimmel responds to Elon Musk's "propaganda puppet" remark (Image via @Federal_Street_8895/Reddit)

Another user on Reddit humorously added, "As a Kermit fan I am tired of Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk getting compared to him - Kermit would NEVER! He’s a sweet man frog who loves everyone."

Similarly, a Twitter user responded, "This is going to be a long four years hearing about the human Cheeto, Muskrat and all the other minions."

This line struck a chord with others who appreciated the playful insult amid an otherwise tense dialogue between Kimmel and Musk.

On X, user tweeted, "Kimmel has been spreading lies for years now."

Twitter user also remarked, "He is one weak man, that's for sure. Thought he was supposed to be a comedian. Nothing he says is funny."

Another fan said, "Elon, please buy Jimmy Kimmel and improve it :P."

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Response to Elon Musk’s "Puppet" Remark

Jimmy Kimmel responded sharply to Musk’s comments during his Thursday night monologue. He quipped, "At least my children like me, you know," a comment that seemed to be a jab at Musk’s known estrangement from his daughter.

In response to Elon Musk’s "propaganda puppet" label, Kimmel unveiled a fake project on his show, titled "Insufferable Nonsense Propaganda Puppet." A title card for the made-up show even featured Kimmel as a puppet, humorously mocking the seriousness with which Musk seemed to take the exchange.

Jimmy joked that he intended to announce this project in January, but Musk’s criticism had "ruined the surprise."

This exchange between Kimmel and Musk taps into a larger debate surrounding public figures and their political influence. Musk, known for his controversial tweets about major media outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post, has often been vocal about his views on news and journalism.

Kimmel’s response, and the subsequent fan reactions, underscore the polarized opinions surrounding Musk’s role as the head of X and his open involvement in political discourse.

Despite the tension, the social media response largely favored Kimmel. Many fans praised him for standing up to Musk, viewing his sarcastic "Kermit" retort as a lighthearted but pointed rebuttal to Musk’s criticism.