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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elon Musk's cryptic post on Donald Trump's birthday and US Army anniversary: 'No Gods or Kings, only ...'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again started a flurry of online speculation by sharing a cryptic post on X (formerly known as Twitter). The post shared by Musk coincides with the with a military parade celebrating the US Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump 's 79th birthday on June 15. The post featured the phrase: 'No gods or kings, only man', a line famously associated with the dystopian video game BioShock . The quote shared from the popular video game works on the philosophy of extreme individualism , human autonomy , and a rejection of all higher authorities. Read Elon Musk's cryptic post on Donald Trump's birthday and US Army anniversary Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a post on X which reads, 'Anyone else think of this yesterday?'. The post consisted of an image along with a banner which reads, ' No gods or kings , only man', a line famously associated with the dystopian video game BioShock. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo The timing of Musk's tweet was particularly notable. On June 14, as the US Army held a commemorative parade in Washington D.C., anti-Trump "No Kings" protests were simultaneously organised in hundreds of cities across the United States. These demonstrations were aimed at denouncing what protesters perceive as Trump's authoritarian tendencies and a challenge to democratic values. The meaning behind Elon Musk's cryptic post The phrase "No Gods or Kings. Only Man" is a central philosophical tenet in BioShock, associated with the game's antagonist, Andrew Ryan, the capitalist founder of the underwater city of Rapture. In the game's narrative, Rapture, a planned utopia built on these ideals, ultimately descends into dystopia due to unchecked ambition and a widening gap between its inhabitants. Shortly after the initial post, Musk doubled down by sharing a SpaceX Starship test video, again captioned with the same phrase. While he offered no direct explanation, the repetition fueled theories that Musk was emphasising human achievement over hierarchical rule, especially in the context of space exploration. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Elon Musk's 'No Kings' Post Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Elon Musk posted a cryptic message about the "No Kings" protests after activists took to the streets across the U.S. over the weekend. The tech CEO's social media post came after protests were organized in hundreds of cities while a military parade in Washington, D.C, celebrating the anniversary of the U.S. Army's creation took place on Flag Day, which was also President Donald Trump's birthday. Newsweek has contacted Musk via X's press office by email. The Context Demonstrators turned out across the U.S. on Saturday to participate in coordinated "No Kings" protests, aimed at denouncing President Donald Trump's leadership. Many of the events reportedly remained largely peaceful, though several cities saw violent altercations, including a vehicular assault in Virginia and a shooting in Utah. What To Know Late Sunday night, early Monday morning, Elon Musk took to his own social media platform X to discuss the protests. "Anyone else think of this yesterday?" Musk wrote, posting a banner from the video game BioShock, which reads "No Gods or Kings. Only Man." The quote is associated with one of the game's antagonists, Andrew Ryan, the capitalist founder of the underwater city of Rapture, where the game takes place. Ryan's bust can be seen in the image Musk posted, above the quote. Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Getty Images It is unclear what Musk was suggesting with the post, whether he was criticizing the "No Kings" movement or siding with the protesters against Trump. Musk has previously used images or videos to voice dissatisfaction with the White House. After the Liberation Day tariffs were announced, Musk posted a video of economist Milton Friedman condemning the kind of trade policy that Trump had implemented. While Musk clashed heavily with the president earlier this month over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, going so far as to call for Trump's impeachment, he has since rolled back the rhetoric, and said that he regretted some of the posts he said about his former political ally. Since then, Musk's social media has struck a more conciliatory note. He has shared screenshots of Trump's Truth Social posts, and retweeted several posts from Vice President JD Vance. What People Are Saying The San Diego Police Department said on X, formerly Twitter, following protests on Saturday: "You stayed classy, San Diego. Thank you to the thousands who demonstrated peacefully today. No arrests, and no incidents." Republican congressional candidate Lily Tang Williams said on X, Saturday: "We ran into the first 'No Kings' protest in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It is peaceful so far, police officers are present, traffic is slow. I heard Miami might have bigger one. Be careful out there and stay calm!" Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said on X, Saturday: "30,000 people showed up across our city to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful protest today—that's powerful. A curfew is in effect in Downtown Los Angeles to stop bad actors who do not care about immigrants' rights. Get home safe, LA." What Happens Next Whether more protests are held in response to Trump's policies remains to be seen.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘No Gods or Kings': Elon Musk posts cryptic message — Here's the video game that inspired it
. Billionaire Elon Musk shared a cryptic post on Sunday, which read- 'No gods or kings, only man.' He captioned the post, 'Anyone else think of this yesterday?' The post came just a day after widespread anti-Trump protests across the United States, coinciding with the parade on US president Donald Trump's birthday and the 250th anniversary of the US Army. The protests, referred to as the "No Kings" demonstrations, were organised by opposition groups accusing Trump of behaving like a king and undermining democratic values. — elonmusk (@elonmusk) Later, Musk shared another post with a video of a successful flight test of SpaceX's Starship, captioning it with the same phrase- 'No gods or kings, only man.' Musk has not explained the posts, leaving people to speculate. Some see it as a reflection of his focus on human achievement in space exploration. Others view it as a message about individual power without depending on higher authorities or rulers, especially in light of his recent clash with Trump. The image Musk shared with the caption 'No Gods or Kings, Only Man' comes from the video game BioShock. In the game, the phrase is tied to the character Andrew Ryan and the underwater city of Rapture, which promotes human autonomy above everything else. In the game, the words appear on a red curtain with gold letters and have since been widely used in fan art, merchandise, and wallpapers, often in an Art Deco style inspired by the game's design.
Metro
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
BioShock remake might be happening as insider teases announcement
A source has claimed a BioShock announcement is set to drop this summer, and most signs point to a potential remake. While we know several projects are underway in the BioShock franchise, news around the series has been relatively light over the past few years. The next mainline instalment, provisionally titled BioShock 4, was announced way back in 2019 from developer Cloud Chamber. We've heard little about the game since, outside of a job listing which suggested development was ramping up last year. We know a Netflix film adaptation is also in the works, while rumours of a BioShock remake have floated around following a LinkedIn post from a 2K employee. We've heard little about these projects either, but an insider has claimed news related to the franchise is on the near horizon. According to leaker Kurakasis (via Mp1st), who accurately outed the existence of a Metro VR game last year, publisher 2K is preparing to make an announcement related to the BioShock franchise, which will 'likely' happen before the end of the summer. The actual contents of the announcement are unknown, but the leaker claims Rapture, the underwater city setting from the first two games, will play a 'significant role'. As such, they speculate it could be connected to the rumoured remake of the first title. However, the report throws up some other possibilities. While rumours suggested BioShock 4 would be set in the Antarctic, it's possible it could feature Rapture in some capacity. The announcement could also be tied to the Netflix movie, which will presumably adapt the events of the first game. More Trending While it hasn't been announced, a remake of BioShock makes a lot of sense as a way to drum up excitement for the next instalment – especially as the latter might still be a few years away. Considering how vague the details are though, it's possible this announcement could be related to something else entirely within the BioShock franchise. So let's just hope it isn't a mobile spin-off. As for when this announcement could happen, the obvious contender is Summer Game Fest on Friday, June 6. It could also pop at Microsoft's Xbox showcase on June 8, or the rumoured State Of Play from Sony. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Monster Train 2 review – off the rails Slay The Spire MORE: Assassin's Creed Shadows co-op mode coming in 2026 after DLC claims report MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 UK pre-orders are back in stock – here's where to buy it
