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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the world’s richest person, has once again stirred the internet by confirming that his unconventional offer to rename Wikipedia as “Dickipedia” for a whopping $1 billion (approximately ₹8,539 crore) is still on the table.
The story resurfaced when a user named Doge Designer, who often interacts with Musk on the platform X (formerly Twitter), shared a post reminding followers of Musk’s earlier proposal. The post read, “Elon Musk once offered Wikipedia $1 billion to change their name to ‘Dickipedia’.” Musk responded to the post, confirming, “The offer still stands.”
Elon Musk’s Offer To Wikipedia
In 2023, Musk openly criticized Wikipedia and its parent organization, the Wikimedia Foundation, questioning their fundraising practices. In a post on X, he remarked, “Have you ever wondered why the Wikimedia Foundation wants so much money? It certainly isn’t needed to operate Wikipedia. You can literally fit a copy of the entire text on your phone! So, what’s the money for? Inquiring minds want to know …”
Following his critique, Musk made his infamous offer: “I will give them a billion dollars if they change their name to ‘Dickipedia,’” adding that it was “in the interests of accuracy.”
True. Offer still stands 
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 24, 2024
People Reactions Over ELon Musk’s Post
Musk’s comments sparked widespread discussion online, with some finding humor in his audacious proposal while others debated the ethics and implications of his critique of Wikipedia’s fundraising efforts.
User names Pranay Paul said, ”Elon really knows how to keep the internet entertained! Imagine the headlines if they actually took the offer!”
As of now, Wikipedia has not responded to Musk’s proposal, but the billionaire’s reaffirmation ensures the story remains a topic of conversation. Whether serious or satirical, Musk’s offer once again highlights his penchant for unconventional statements that capture global attention.
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