Elon Musk Says 420 Tweet that Led to $20 Million Fine Was ‘Worth It’

Elon Musk is unpredictable and that’s part of what makes him interesting. People will probably always want to know more about weed-smoking billionaires who are fine with losing millions for making a joke about getting stoned.
Musk famously incurred a $20 million fine from the SEC after a joke tweet stating he was taking Tesla private. In a tweet posted Friday, he appeared to express his feelings about the whole fiasco.
The “$420” in the infamous tweet was supposedly an inside joke aimed at his girlfriend Grimes, but it just pissed off Tesla investors and brought serious and unwanted attention from the SEC.
It could have been worse, of course—financially, that is. But Musk and Tesla apparently don’t have reasons for worry when it comes to money. CNBC reports:
Tesla shares soared by more than 12 percent in premarket trading after the company reported a surprise profit for the third quarter as CEO Elon Musk made good on his promise to start turning regular profits in the last half of the year.
The company’s earnings report, released after the markets closed Wednesday, also showed better-than expected car sales and a faster timeline on its Model 3 production. The electric car maker said its midsize Model 3 sedan, which it hopes to produce on mass scale, was the best-selling car in the U.S. when measured by revenue and the fifth best-selling car in terms of volume.
The preceding was published Oct. 24, two days before Musk’s “Worth it” tweet.
Regardless of his attitude, it appears good sense or the Tesla board got to him after that statement, because he later posted this:
It isn’t clear that the two are related, but Musk’s sign-off tweet was posted after multiple reports indicated the FBI is wondering if Tesla has misled investors.
Citing anonymous sources, a paywalled report from the Wall Street Journal said the Bureau is talking to past Tesla employees regarding possible financial shenanigans.

A Tesla rep issued a statement which said the company has cooperated with the only Justice Department request it received. It went on to say they have “not received a subpoena, a request for testimony or any other formal process, and there have been no additional document requests about this from the Department of Justice for months.”
Everything is fine. Nothing to see here as long as Musk chills with a dime bag and some of his Teslaquila and stays out of the tweeting game for a while.
I Just Joined a Gym and Realized I Need Only These 7 Things
So, I just joined a gym—four weeks ago, to be exact—and for the first time in my life, I decided to be responsible and hold off on buying anything new until I really assessed my needs. That’s right: As tempted as I was to start overhauling the workout wardrobe my new hobby called for, I tamed the over-shopper in me for what felt like an eternity, and I’m so glad I did. Now, I know from actual experience what the athletic-ish lifestyle requires, and I’m happy to report it’s not that many things. To read about and, of course, shop the seven essentials that make up my workout capsule wardrobe, keep on reading.
Up next: seven fall trends you can probably just steal from your mom.
The Most Low-Maintenance Fall Trends for the Most Low-Maintenance Shoppers
Call it low-maintenance, call it lazy, call it time-efficient, but when it comes to shopping and staying on top of trends, the truth is that not everyone has time. Whether you aren’t interested in wearing all the “cool” things or are looking for the most practical fall pieces that still feel relevant, you’ve come to the right place.
Ahead, shop the most low-maintenance fall trends of 2018. Each of the below categories was shopped out for the woman on the go, the fashion girl who hates planning ahead, and the person who is wondering why people even care about trends in the first place. Basically, if easy, functional, but still cool is a description that excites you, good luck resisting the fantastic fall finds below.
Next up, find out how to wear fall’s number one boot trend according to our readers.
10 Times Julia Roberts Was Our Unsung 2018 Style Hero
Ever since her iconic role as Pretty Woman‘s Vivian, Julia Roberts has been solidified in our mind as a style icon. Though the 1990 movie has served as a treasure trove of ’90s style inspiration, it’s Julia Roberts’s contemporary style that we feel even more strongly about. Ever since we spotted her in the skinny-jean outfit to end all skinny-jean outfits earlier in the year, we quickly realized she’s a celebrity who hasn’t gotten the round of applause she deserves for her A+ style—so we’re out to fix that.
The actress, who’s currently making the rounds on press junkets and film festivals to promote her upcoming Amazon series, Homecoming, has been serving red carpet look after look in some of the best suiting looks we’ve seen yet. Whether it’s in bold red, soft lilac, or sleek black leather, her playful take on tailored suits and suiting separates has become something of a signature for Roberts. Not to be missed is her coordinating ensemble moment with her close friend and stylist Elizabeth Stewart. Red carpet aside, though, her personal Instagram is also becoming a major source of delightfully refreshing BTS style moments. (If you haven’t already joined her 1.5 million followers, we suggest you get on that.) Roberts, we see you.
Ahead, get inspired by Julia Roberts’s best style moments of the year and shop the pieces that emulate her next-level ensembles.
Now see how Emma Roberts has taken stylish cues after her famous aunt.
I Asked a Color Expert Why Lime Green Is Having a Moment
The way I see it, fashion trends are not always to be taken at face value. Sure, some of us might choose to operate on that assumption—you want to know what’s popular, what looks good on you, and then be on your merry way—and more power to you. But there’s value in digging a little deeper to understand why certain styles become ubiquitous at any given time, why celebrities lean on a certain silhouette, or what a specific It item can say about those who wear it. The latest subject of fascination, at least for this editor, is a look that’s hard to miss: lime green.
Next, these are the exact search terms Who What Wear editors use to hunt down vintage gems.
9 Ways to Boost Your Instagram Selfie Likes
Whenever you snap a selfie and post it to Instagram, wouldn’t it be nice to see those likes roll in? While it isn’t an exact science and the ever-changing algorithm can seem like a mystery to crack, there’s no doubt that there is some strategy involved. So, what are the best tricks to follow to rack up the likes on your next post?
To find out, I spoke with our very own social media editor, Mimi Postigo. She runs the @WhoWhatWear Instagram account and is an expert when it comes to what performs on the social platform this season and why. Ahead, she’s weighing in on exactly why our editors’ most liked selfies performed well. These tricks are takeaways anyone for themselves. Scroll on to see nine ways to boost your Instagram selfie likes, including how to can crop your photo so it outperforms the rest.
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