thudlike (@thudlike)

There's a weekly Musk protest at the Tesla dealership down the street. I'm kind of tempted. "For slyly satirical "old man" protest signs at a Tesla protest, you’d want something witty, sharp, and subtle enough to land the jab without being overly obvious. Here are a few ideas that lean into the aging hippie vibe while poking at Elon Musk or Tesla with a smirk: "Musk Stole My Dial-Up Modem!" Plays on tech nostalgia and paints Musk as a meddler, absurdly blaming him for outdated woes. "Retired from Y2K, Fired Up for Today!" Nods to old-school tech fears while suggesting you’re back for this fight, tongue-in-cheek. "Get Off My Lawn, Elon!" Classic grumpy old man vibe, repurposed to tell Musk to back off—simple but cheeky. "My Horse-Drawn Carriage > Your Cybertruck" Mocks Tesla’s futuristic designs by championing a comically ancient alternative. "I Survived Disco, I’ll Survive DOGE!" Ties your "old man" cred to outlasting Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, with a sly dig. Keep signs short, bold, and legible—big letters, simple fonts—so they pop from a distance. Cardboard or foam board works well; add a stick for easy carrying. If you’re going for satire, maybe weathered-looking edges or retro clipart (like floppy disks) to sell the old-school aesthetic. Want help refining one of these or brainstorming more?