In yet another classic Elon Musk move, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter) has changed his official account name to “Harry Bōlz.”
The quirky decision, which seems to be equal parts humor and provocation, comes just hours after reports surfaced that Musk’s consortium of investors had made a bid to take control of OpenAI.
While “Harry Bolz” is the name of a real German artist, it’s hard to ignore the cheeky double entendre—“hairy balls.”
The playful wordplay is perfectly in line with Musk’s history of using humor and self-deprecation to keep his online persona unpredictable.
In fact, Elon Musk himself joked about the name change back in 2023, saying he hoped a media outlet would take it seriously enough to write about it. Well, mission accomplished, Elon.
This isn’t the first time Musk has used social media to make waves. From tweeting about Dogecoin to posting memes that range from hilarious to downright bizarre, Musk has mastered the art of blending business with humor. His latest name change is just another example of how he keeps fans, critics, and the media on their toes.
But there’s often a method to Musk’s madness. His unpredictable online behavior isn’t just for laughs—it’s a calculated strategy to maintain his larger-than-life public image. Whether he’s trolling his followers or making bold business moves, Musk knows how to keep the world watching.
Recently, he was in the news after CNN reported a teenager working in DOGE, whose online moniker was “Big Balls.”
