In a jaw-dropping end to a late-night era, Jimmy Kimmel Live! aired its final episode on February 28, bringing 21 years of comedy, controversy, and celebrity chaos to a dramatic close. But true to form, Kimmel didn’t go quietly.
In a final monologue packed with heartfelt memories and veiled jabs, fans noticed something peculiar — a suspiciously pointed message directed at none other than Elon Musk, buried in a single sentence that’s since gone viral.
“Some people think owning a rocket makes them smarter than the rest of us.”
Eight words.
“Owning a rocket makes them smarter than us.”
Fans were quick to connect the dots — and they’re convinced it was a covert jab at Musk, who Kimmel has clashed with in the past.
Long-Running Tension
This isn’t the first time sparks have flown between Kimmel and Musk. The two have publicly feuded before, with Kimmel mocking Musk’s erratic tweets and the Tesla billionaire returning fire with sarcasm and accusations of media bias.
“Jimmy used to be funny,” Musk tweeted in 2023. “Now he just reads talking points for clicks.”
The rivalry reached its boiling point last year when Kimmel questioned Musk’s handling of free speech on X (formerly Twitter), calling it “a billionaire’s vanity project disguised as a platform.”
A Farewell or a Final Blow?
While Kimmel ended the show with his signature wit and warmth, fans say the jab at Musk proves the comedian hasn’t lost his edge.
“He may be leaving late night,” one fan posted, “but he’s not leaving without throwing one last punch.”
Social media exploded with hashtags like #JimmyVsElon, #RocketBoyShade, and #8WordsThatHit — with many praising Kimmel for going out swinging.
