The New Avatar

This morning, Elon Musk decided it was time to switch things up on Twitter—because, you know, boredom is so last season. He replaced his profile picture with a collage of Bored Apes, and yes, the internet collectively gasped. The collage prominently features Ape 5809, flanked by a colorful cast of NFT characters that look like they just stepped out of an alternate universe where apes rule the digital world.

What Are Bored Apes Anyway?

For anyone living under a rock or blissfully ignorant of the NFT revolution, Bored Apes are the rock stars of the digital art scene. Each Ape is adorned with quirky accessories and distinct styles, making them as collectible as baseball cards—if baseball cards were created by hipster graphic artists in a digital realm of endless possibilities.

The NFT Community Reacts

The reaction has been anything but muted. Some NFT enthusiasts claim Musk is just having a laugh at their expense, creating a collage of