In a surprise move, Twitter's iconic bird logo has been replaced with an image of a Shiba Inu, effectively emblazoning the logo with a nod to Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that CEO Elon Musk is at the center of a $258 billion lawsuit. The sudden change, which occurred just days after Musk asked a judge to dismiss the suit, was accompanied by a tweet in which Musk claimed it was "as promised," referencing an old conversation where another user joked about changing the bird logo to a doge.
The move has sparked a surge in Dogecoin's value, with the cryptocurrency seeing a 20% increase over the past 24 hours. While it is unclear whether the new logo will be permanent, Musk has a history of using Twitter to troll both his fans and critics. The billionaire entrepreneur has been at the center of a heated debate over the legitimacy of Dogecoin, which was created in 2013 as a joke by two software engineers.
Lawyers for Musk and Tesla have described the lawsuit as "fanciful work of fiction" aimed at silencing Musk's "innocuous and often silly tweets." However, investors who have lost money on the cryptocurrency are suing Musk over claims that he orchestrated a pyramid scheme to support Dogecoin. Despite the ongoing litigation, Dogecoin has become a darling of the crypto community, with its Shiba Inu mascot becoming an unlikely symbol of online culture.
The logo change appears to be a calculated move by Musk, who is well-known for his mercurial personality and penchant for trolling on social media. As one lawyer noted, "It wasn't clear whether the logo change was permanent," suggesting that Musk's actions may have been designed to stir up controversy rather than signal a lasting shift in Twitter's branding.
The move has sparked a surge in Dogecoin's value, with the cryptocurrency seeing a 20% increase over the past 24 hours. While it is unclear whether the new logo will be permanent, Musk has a history of using Twitter to troll both his fans and critics. The billionaire entrepreneur has been at the center of a heated debate over the legitimacy of Dogecoin, which was created in 2013 as a joke by two software engineers.
Lawyers for Musk and Tesla have described the lawsuit as "fanciful work of fiction" aimed at silencing Musk's "innocuous and often silly tweets." However, investors who have lost money on the cryptocurrency are suing Musk over claims that he orchestrated a pyramid scheme to support Dogecoin. Despite the ongoing litigation, Dogecoin has become a darling of the crypto community, with its Shiba Inu mascot becoming an unlikely symbol of online culture.
The logo change appears to be a calculated move by Musk, who is well-known for his mercurial personality and penchant for trolling on social media. As one lawyer noted, "It wasn't clear whether the logo change was permanent," suggesting that Musk's actions may have been designed to stir up controversy rather than signal a lasting shift in Twitter's branding.
I'm low-key surprised by this move, but also kinda expected it from Elon - he loves trolling his fans and critics on Twitter! 
The logo change is definitely a nod to Dogecoin, and now the crypto's value has skyrocketed 
. It's crazy to think about how much controversy surrounding Musk & Dogecoin has sparked 
. As for whether this new logo will stick around, who knows? But one thing's for sure - it'll be interesting to see how Twitter navigates this new branding direction 
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, like, what even is the deal with the Shiba Inu logo? it's such a bold move by musk, but can we just say it was a masterclass in trolling 
, i mean, who else could pull off switching logos on twitter and watching dogecoin's value skyrocket in seconds 
but one thing's for sure, the internet loves a good meme (and a cute Shiba Inu 
So Elon Musk changes Twitter's logo to a Shiba Inu and suddenly Dogecoin's value goes through the roof? Like, is he trying to make a point or just trolling us again? 
I feel like there are some major players hiding behind the scenes, and I'm curious to see how this whole thing plays out... or if it just gets swept under the rug 
? And what's going on with that $258 billion lawsuit anyway? 
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. It's all about perspective and nuance when it comes to Elon Musk's Twitter antics 
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. And let's be real, the Dogecoin lawsuit is just a bunch of haters trying to bring down a good vibe 
. Elon Musk is a genius for trolling his way out of this one 
. Bring on more surprises from Twitter, I'm ready for it 
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. I mean, who thought changing the bird logo to a Shiba Inu was a good idea? It's just going to confuse people and make them question what's real and what's not on Twitter.
. And now, Dogecoin is benefiting from it... for now 
. Who does Elon Musk think he is, just because he can afford to buy out a whole company? I mean, come on, the bird was iconic for a reason - it represented freedom and communication online. Now it's just some cute Shiba Inu looking all adorable... what's next, are they going to change Facebook's logo to a cartoon cat or something?
. This logo change feels too calculated, too strategic. And let's be real, if this was just about having fun, why did the lawsuit get dismissed just days before? It doesn't add up 
. I'll be watching to see if Musk tries to double-cross us again or if there's more to this logo swap than meets the eye 
. Who knows, maybe it'll become the new iconic symbol for 'I'm trying too hard to be edgy' 
. Either way, I'm keeping an eye on how Dogecoin and Twitter do in the coming days 
. 20% increase in Dogecoin value? only because Elon tweeted about it and people were all like "oh, shiba inu vibes" 
. And on the other hand, I can see how it might be seen as trolling, especially if he was trying to stir up controversy for its own sake 
. As someone who's always been skeptical of cryptocurrency, I just want to see some actual proof before I start investing 