Elon Musk said, “I’d rather drink sewer water than see Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.”
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Elon Musk didn’t choose sewer water over Taylor Swift
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This claim originated on self-described satire sites.
Taylor Swift is among several artists under speculation as possible Super Bowl LIX halftime show performers in 2025.
But claims that X owner Elon Musk allied himself with sewer water over the popular singer are false.
"Elon Musk: ‘I’d rather drink sewer water than see Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl,’" a May 23 Facebook post said.
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But we found no evidence that Musk said this. There are no credible news or public statements from Musk to corroborate the claim.
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Rather, we found it posted on self-described satire sites and social media accounts.
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Facebook post, May 23, 2024
Facebook post, Feb. 8, 2024
Esspots, Breaking: Elon Musk Says "I’d Rather Drink Sewer Water Than See Taylor Swift At The Super Bowl," Jan. 30, 2024
PanoPerspectives, "I’d Rather Drink Sewer Water Than See Taylor Swift At The Super Bowl," declares Elon Musk, archived Feb. 6, 2024
Fox Sports, 2025 Super Bowl LIX odds: Which star will take the stage at halftime?, Feb. 16, 2024
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