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Intrigue. Mystery. Memeability. Just a few words that you could associate with the internet's favorite Mario character, the incomparable Waluigi. The Super Mario franchise is one of the most recognizable video game series on the planet, but of all its colorful cast Waluigi is the one who has captured the most hearts and minds across social media.

It was no surprise when last week, fans went wild after Nintendo released a flirtatious, rose-brandishing render of him in a YouTube video. So wild, in fact, that some reactions brought up uncomfortable reminders of Rule 34. 

As if that wasn't enough, he also has a new look in the upcoming Mario Golf: Super Rush for all his admirers' worshipping needs. If that's not an excuse to put together a dubious array of memes in his honor, then nothing is. Nobody cheats better than Waluigi, because how could you betray that beautiful face? 

If there is one thing Elon Musk wants everyone to know about him, it is that he's funny. When Saturday Night Live announced that he would host this weekend, it seemed like a logical step for the internet's most famous wannabe memelord.

However, not everybody saw it that way. The announcement was met with significant backlash, though many of his fans defended the Tesla CEO. Unfortunately, his appearance on the show only helped to encourage the critics who had been vocal in the upcoming weeks.

From the cringey swipes at Gen Z to his incorrect claim that he was the first person with Asperger's to host, viewers panned the show as soon as it aired. Even his Dogecoin shoutout didn't go as planned, with shares plummeting as soon as he joked about gifting some to his mom for Mother's Day. The cherry on top was a sketch involving a trial for the murder of Super Mario, with Musk playing Wario as the prime suspect.

The zany costuming and questionable acting skills set off a torrent of memes about the performance — and predictably, most of them weren't flattering.