Elon Musk Takes a “Dull” Twist on Twitter’s Fresh Label
On Sunday, November 9, Elon Musk hit the Twitter feed and — in a move that sounded like a mid‑life crisis — announced he’s “killed” the brand new “official” label. The same day the platform rolled it out, he dove into a short manifesto about what’s coming up:
- “Please note that Twitter will do lots of dumb things in the coming months,“
- “We’ll keep what works & change what doesn’t.“
That was the only declaration we’ve got, but the span where the label should have lived was apparently going to be a bit of a mix‑up. Musk’s tweet came just a day after the product team had given us a teaser about the new label, sparking a scramble to figure out – is this the new blue tick or something else entirely?
What the Label Actually Means?
If you’ve been scrolling the platform (or meme‑storing it) since the old “verified” badge was given out like free‑bie coffee, you’ll guess that the new label promises something: an “official” stamp for accounts that truly represent the real people behind them. Curious—so much so that Elon himself had to immediately pull the plug, leading to a mild frenzy of confusion on the feed.
A Few Quick Takeaways
- Elon’s announcement arrived right after the official rollout.
- There’s a blurred line between this new marker and Twitter’s classic blue check.
- Elon’s timeline strategy hints at deeper intentions: to have the “most accurate info about the world,” one of the obsessions of his so‑called mission.
Bottom Line
It’s a mix of change, confusion, and a dash of Musk drama. Keep an eye on the platform – the “official” label might bounce back, or it might end up a footnote in the history of Twitter quirks. Meanwhile, Musk’s tweet promises a future where some things stay, while others get cut and rewired. That sounds like a Tesla launch event, only with hashtags.
