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Image: “nIntendoofus” on Twitter

Twitter verification used to mean “Twitter has checked you are who you say you are.” As of this morning, the only thing it means is that you’re coughing up eight dollars to join the club because Elon Musk decided that anyone can buy a “verified” check mark without any verification at all.

In the hours since, some hilarity has ensued.

Screenshot by Joon Lee
“LeBron James” says he’s officially requesting a trade away from the Lakers.
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“Donald Trump” points out why Elon Musk’s verification system is flawed.
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