Tech billionaire Elon Musk has done it again, capturing the public’s eye with his latest creation: a fun little drinking game inspired by a popular video featuring former US President Barack Obama.
The video in question shows Obama talking about government waste, and Musk’s game has taken off like wildfire on social media. It’s been met with laughter and raised eyebrows as people wonder about the game’s purpose and what it says about his intentions. On March 14, 2025, Musk posted an amusing old video of Obama speaking about the need to reduce unnecessary government spending.
In the caption, Musk cheekily compared Obama’s tone to that of the fictional “DOGE”—the Department of Government Efficiency he heads.
Take a tequila shot every time Obama said “government efficiency”
pic.twitter.com/gFLaK2Iwbb— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 28, 2025
This lighthearted comment sparked a viral sensation, with people creating a drinking game around it. The game involves taking a sip every time they hear something in a political speech that echoes the spirit of cutting costs. It quickly became a hit among the online community, turning serious political discourse into a fun and engaging pastime.
The drinking game began as a playful reaction to Elon Musk’s continuous defense of DOGE. He faced criticism because of the company’s financial decisions, like cutting costs and letting people go.
🚨BREAKING: DOGE just announced their plan to bring back $TRILLIONS of dollars stolen by corrupt politicians!
Do you support seizing assets from corrupt officials?
Yes or No? pic.twitter.com/ft1OWTgRaJ
— JD Vance News (@JDVanceNewsX) March 21, 2025
To explain his action, Elon Musk brought up something Obama had said before about not spending money on things that don’t really matter. In an older video, you see Barack Obama talking about how any leader should easily agree to stop wasting money on pointless stuff.
In the video, Obama emphasized, “We need to step up our game. We need to go after every dime,” which underscores the importance of facing tough financial choices. Musk, in his lighthearted way, turned this serious statement into a fun drinking game, showcasing his distinctive method of joining political conversations while also pushing his ideas forward.
The drinking game about Obama’s references to “waste,” “government spending,” and “cutting programs” grew really popular on social media, with people sharing all sorts of fun twists to the rules. You’d take a sip every time he talked about those things, but if he threw in something wild, like giving money to a folk band of forest rangers, you’d down the whole drink! It was a playful method for folks to interact with political topics while hanging out with friends.
The hashtag #MuskDrinkingGame was all over the place when the game got big, and you could find videos of people playing along during political discussions on TV and online.
Public reactions to the drinking game have varied quite a bit. Some folks thought it was a fun and casual way to get involved with political debates, which can be a bit dry sometimes. But, on the other hand, some weren’t too happy with it. They felt that Elon Musk was kind of making a joke out of serious things, like how the government handles our money and makes big decisions about our country’s finances.
One person who didn’t like it was Sarah Thompson, a political commentator. She posted on X, saying: “While I appreciate humor in politics, we should be cautious about making light of important issues like government waste.”
On the flip side, there were also people who liked what Musk did. They said he has this knack for making politics seem interesting to people who might not usually pay attention to it, especially the younger crowd.
Musk’s viral drinking game is a clear example of his knack for combining tech, humor, and politics. But it also brings up important questions about the kind of influence someone like him has and what responsibilities come with it.
As he goes on using social media to steer public discussions, both his fans and people who aren’t so fond of him will be keeping a close eye on whether his actions lead to any real change in how the government works.
