Saturday Night Live has a new impression of Elon Musk, and it doesn't pull punches: the sketch introduced him as "the worst thing South Africa has ever done," per TechCrunch.

The bit is part of what TechCrunch describes as a broader pattern — SNL appears to have its knives out for tech executives this season. Musk, who actually hosted the show back in 2021, has long been a recurring figure in its cold opens and desk segments, but the new impression signals a sharper, more adversarial take.

Tech leaders have become increasingly central characters in mainstream political and cultural satire, a reflection of how much influence figures like Musk now wield over media, markets and politics. When a sketch show builds a fresh impression from scratch, it's usually a bet that the target will stay in the headlines for a while.

Given Musk's track record of generating news on a near-daily basis, it's a safe bet. Whether he responds on his own platform — as he has to past SNL jabs — is the obvious next beat to watch.