On November 9, Musk praised the vibrant Chinese X users with the slang term '牛逼,' meaning something like 'fucking cool,' which quickly drew hundreds of thousands of views and fun responses like side-by-side photos of Musk doppelgangers and Santa hat edits. Minutes later, he added 'Also great,' fueling memes, jokes about a 'Chinese Elon,' and even a $牛逼 meme coin that surged to over $5 million market cap in under 20 minutes before volatility set in. The moment showcased the energetic Chinese X scene, where users bypass restrictions with VPNs to create lively content, blending genuine appreciation with playful crypto hype.
