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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Musk's Salute” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77, number 22880 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 138 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Musk's Salute” meme mean?
The gesture is used to mock an awkward public moment that sparks instant controversy, especially when the person involved brushes it off as harmless. People bring it up whenever a leader, politician or celebrity makes an ambiguous move on camera that gets replayed frame by frame online.
Where does the “Musk's Salute” meme come from?
On January 20, 2025, during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington, Elon Musk addressed the crowd and raised his right arm with an outstretched hand, a gesture many observers compared to a far-right salute. The clip, filmed live, spread within hours across social platforms as GIFs and slowed-down captures. Musk dismissed the comparisons as a "tired political attack", but the controversy stuck as a viral marker of January 2025.
How to use the “Musk's Salute” meme
- He raised his arm like that in the class photo, straight to Musk's salute in the comments.
- Did you see the mayor's pose on the poster, it screams Musk's salute.
- Whenever someone makes that gesture in public, the internet digs up Musk's salute.
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The “Musk's Salute” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #64 of 138 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @zarnex |
How to get the “Musk's Salute” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Musk's Salute comes out of the Memes World series 77 as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is Musk's salute?
It's the gesture Elon Musk made on January 20, 2025 during Donald Trump's inauguration, a raised arm that reminded many people of a fascist salute. The clip became a viral meme replayed across social media.
Where does the Musk salute meme come from?
It comes from a live-filmed moment during the January 2025 US presidential inauguration ceremony, where Musk addressed the crowd with a raised arm.
Why did Musk's salute become such a big deal?
Because the gesture immediately reminded many viewers of a far-right salute, and the controversy exploded online before Musk even had time to respond.
How do I get the Musk's Salute meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Musk's Salute” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Musk's Salute card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Salut controversé d'Elon Musk — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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