The meme refers to a specific photograph from Donald Trump’s second inauguration where billionaire Elon Musk was captured making a gesture that some internet users satirically interpreted as a controversial salute, while others viewed it as a poorly timed wave or cheering gesture. This moment quickly went viral across platforms like X and Reddit, becoming a vehicle for political commentary, irony, and edgy internet humor. The template is primarily used to satirize Musk's public persona, his close political ties to the Trump administration, or to mock the way viral photography can be stripped of context for comedic or provocative effect.