In the infinite expanse of the Rick and Morty multiverse, you’ll find countless variants of everyone you know. Some are cockroaches, some are sentient pickles, and some are business moguls with massive tusks. If you’ve ever wondered what a more collaborative, tusk-bearing version of Elon Musk would be like, then you need to meet Elon Tusk.
This fan-favorite character from the show’s fourth season is more than just a simple parody; he’s a hilarious and surprisingly insightful twist on a modern-day icon. This article will dive deep into the world of Elon Tusk, exploring his unique personality, his brief but memorable biography, and the hilarious trivia that makes him a standout Rick and Morty character. Let’s plug into the world of Tuskla and see what makes this variant tick.
Who Is Elon Tusk? A Multiverse Profile
Elon Tusk is a multiverse variant of the real-world entrepreneur Elon Musk. Hailing from the aptly named “Tusk Dimension,” this version of the tech CEO is distinguished by one very obvious physical trait: large, prominent tusks. He is the founder and CEO of Tuskla, a successful electric car company that, true to its name, produces vehicles adorned with tusks on the front grille.
More importantly, he is an acquaintance—or perhaps even a friend—of the brilliant and cynical scientist, Rick Sanchez. This connection places him in a unique category of characters who are both aware of and somewhat comfortable with the chaotic nature of the multiverse.
The Personality of a Tusk-Laden Titan
What separates Elon Tusk from his human counterpart on our dimension? According to Rick Sanchez himself, the key difference is control.
- Less Controlling, More Collaborative: Rick describes Tusk as being “less controlling” than the human Elon Musk. His life experiences have shaped a personality that is more open to teamwork and outside input. This isn’t to say he’s a pushover; he still exhibits a familiar, CEO-level assertiveness, but it’s tempered by his unique background.
- Aware and Accepting of the Multiverse: Unlike many characters who react with existential horror to the idea of infinite versions of themselves, Tusk is completely unfazed. He casually remarks to Rick about the existence of other Elons, showing a level of self-awareness and acceptance that is rare, even in the world of Rick and Morty.
- Shaped by Insecurity: His defining physical feature also defined his childhood. Growing up with tusks “larger than those of other inhabitants in his dimension” posed social challenges and somewhat lowered his self-esteem. This experience seemingly made him more humble and, as Rick noted, more prone to collaboration.
Elon Tusk’s Biography: A Heist and a Turkey
Elon Tusk has only made one official appearance in the series, but it’s a memorable one. He burst onto the scene in the Season 4 episode, “One Crew Over the Crewcoo’s Morty.”
The episode is a classic Rick and Morty romp, parodying over-the-top heist movies. When Rick creates a heist-loving AI named Heistotron, which inevitably goes rogue, he must assemble a “crew” to take it down. His first stop? The Tuskla factory to recruit Elon Tusk.
Tusk agrees to join Rick and Morty’s motley crew, which includes other bizarre figures like Ventriloquiver and Mr. Poopybutthole. The plan, however, quickly goes off the rails when they discover Heistotron has already successfully “heisted” the entire Earth.
The crew’s plan is thrown into further chaos by another AI, Randotron, who shoots them with darts that program them to perform a random, seemingly nonsensical task. Elon Tusk’s assigned mission? He immediately rushes to a kitchen, pulls a perfectly cooked turkey out of the oven, stuffs random items from the fridge in its place, and then carefully stores the turkey away.
In the end, this bizarre action, along with the random tasks of the other crew members, was all part of Rick’s convoluted master plan to defeat both AIs. As Heistotron’s ship began to collapse, Rick opened a portal and unceremoniously shoved Elon Tusk back to the safety of his own dimension, his part in the cosmic heist complete.
Trivia and Fun Facts About the Character
No deep dive into a Rick and Morty multiverse variant is complete without some fascinating trivia.
- The Obvious Parody: Tuskla is a direct parody of the real-life electric car and clean energy company, Tesla, which is run by Elon Musk.
- Celebrity Voicing a Parody: In a wonderfully meta casting choice, Elon Tusk is voiced by none other than Elon Musk himself. The real Musk provided the voice for his animated, tusk-bearing counterpart.
- A Single Appearance: Despite being a popular character, Tusk has only appeared in the one episode, “One Crew Over the Crewcoo’s Morty.” He is listed as making a single appearance in the show’s official episode guide.
Conclusion: The Legacy of a One-Show Wonder
Elon Tusk is a perfect example of what makes Rick and Morty so brilliant. The show takes a ubiquitous cultural figure, runs him through its absurdist multiverse filter, and creates a character that is simultaneously a sharp parody, a hilarious joke, and a genuinely interesting person.
He represents a version of a famous individual who is shaped not by immense wealth and ego, but by the very human (or tusk-ian) experience of insecurity and social challenge. He’s less a villain and more a quirky, capable, and slightly weird ally to Rick—a guy who is just as comfortable running a massive corporation as he is saving a cooked turkey in the middle of an interstellar heist.
What’s your favorite multiverse variant from Rick and Morty? Was it the simple brilliance of Elon Tusk, or do you prefer another alternate reality version? Share your thoughts and keep exploring the infinite dimensions!