The 'Elongated Muskrat' meme is a wordplay-based joke that suggests the name Elon Musk is actually a shortened version of the more formal 'Elongated Muskrat.' It gained massive traction on platforms like Twitter and Reddit around 2017, often accompanied by photoshopped images of the SpaceX CEO’s face on a muskrat's body or simply using the name to mock his eccentric public persona. The meme thrives on the absurdity of the name extension and has become a staple in the internet's catalog of billionaire-focused humor. It serves as a lighthearted jab at Musk’s influence in tech and space, frequently resurfacing whenever he makes a major headline or controversial tweet.