伊隆馬斯克的新用戶名「Kekius Maximus」引發爭議，引發對另類右派象徵主義的擔憂

更新後不久，特斯拉和SpaceX的執行長馬斯克也將自己的個人資料圖片更改為流行卡通人物「佩佩青蛙」的修改後的圖像。

Elon Musk changed his X username to "Kekius Maximus" on Tuesday, sparking curiosity and speculation among his 210 million followers. The new handle, which some believe to be a combination of an alt-right symbol, a meme coin, and a reference to a Roman general in the movie Gladiator, quickly became a talking point.

伊隆馬斯克 (Elon Musk) 週二將他的 X 用戶名更改為“Kekius Maximus”，引發了他 2.1 億粉絲的好奇和猜測。有人認為這個新手把是另類右翼符號、迷因硬幣和電影《角鬥士》中羅馬將軍的組合，很快就成為了話題。

Musk, known for his cryptic posts, did not provide an explanation for the change, leaving fans and critics alike to ponder its significance.

馬斯克以其神秘的帖子而聞名，他沒有對這一變化做出解釋，讓粉絲和評論家思考其意義。

The update also saw Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, altering his profile picture to a modified image of "Pepe the Frog" — a popular cartoon character. In this new image, Pepe is dressed in ancient Roman attire and seen holding a video game joystick. This image choice further fueled speculation about the deeper meanings behind Musk's actions.

此次更新還看到，特斯拉和 SpaceX 的執行長馬斯克將他的個人資料圖片更改為流行卡通人物「佩佩青蛙」的修改後的圖像。在這張新圖片中，佩佩身著古羅馬服裝，手持電子遊戲操縱桿。這種形象的選擇進一步引發了人們對馬斯克行為背後更深層意義的猜測。

The timing was noteworthy, as it coincided with a dramatic surge in the value of a memecoin — a type of cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes. The coin, named after Musk's new handle, skyrocketed by 900% following the update.

這個時機值得注意，因為它恰逢迷因幣（一種受網路迷因啟發的加密貨幣）價值急劇飆升。該幣以馬斯克的新手把命名，更新後暴漲900%。

While Musk's involvement in this specific coin is unclear, his past posts have had an impact on the prices of various cryptocurrencies.

雖然馬斯克參與這種特定硬幣的情況尚不清楚，但他過去的貼文對各種加密貨幣的價格產生了影響。

This drastic move led many to question whether Musk's username change was merely a jest, or if it carried a more serious message. Was this an attempt to influence the crypto market, or a subtle reference to online hate groups? Some internet users expressed concern over the potential associations, as Musk's new handle and image appeared to reference elements tied to alt-right culture.

這一激烈的舉動讓許多人質疑馬斯克的用戶名更改是否只是個玩笑，還是傳達了更嚴肅的訊息。這是試圖影響加密貨幣市場，還是微妙地提及網路仇恨團體？一些網路使用者對潛在的關聯表示擔憂，因為馬斯克的新暱稱和形像似乎引用了與另類右翼文化相關的元素。

"Kek" is a term commonly used by internet trolls and some far-right groups, often as a variation of "LOL" (laughing out loud). The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has linked "Kek" to a "virtual white nationalist god," which raised further alarms about the possible implications of Musk's choice.

「Kek」是網路巨魔和一些極右派團體常用的術語，通常是「LOL」（大笑）的變體。南方貧困法律中心（SPLC）將「Kek」與「虛擬的白人民族主義神」聯繫起來，這進一步引發了人們對馬斯克選擇可能產生的影響的擔憂。

Additionally, Roman symbols have been used by white nationalist groups such as Identity Evropa, which further fueled suspicion.

此外，Identity Evropa 等白人民族主義團體也使用羅馬符號，這進一步加劇了懷疑。

The character "Pepe the Frog," once a benign cartoon from the Boy's Club comic series, has also been adopted by far-right communities, especially during Donald Trump's first presidential campaign. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has even designated Pepe a "hate symbol" due to its frequent use in racist and anti-Semitic contexts, despite many non-bigoted uses of the character.

「青蛙佩佩」這個角色曾經是男孩俱樂部漫畫系列中的一個溫和卡通人物，也被極右翼社區所採用，特別是在唐納德·特朗普第一次總統競選期間。反誹謗聯盟 (ADL) 甚至將佩佩指定為“仇恨象徵”，因為它經常在種族主義和反猶太主義背景下使用，儘管該角色有許多非偏執的用途。

The SPLC commented that while manipulators often claim ignorance when using symbols like Pepe or "Kek," these actions could be seen as a way to normalize hate while pretending it's just a joke. They stressed that "Hate is not a joke."

SPLC 評論說，雖然操縱者在使用 Pepe 或「Kek」等符號時經常聲稱自己無知，但這些行為可能被視為一種使仇恨正常化的方式，同時假裝這只是一個笑話。他們強調「仇恨不是玩笑」。

Before switching to "Kekius Maximus," Musk teased his followers with a cryptic post: "Kekius Maximus will soon reach level 80 in hardcore PoE," which many interpreted as a reference to the popular online video game Path of Exile 2. Musk is known to be an avid player of the game, having previously called it a "hall-of-famer" in an earlier post.

在改用“Kekius Maximus”之前，馬斯克用一個神秘的帖子戲弄他的追隨者：“Kekius Maximus 的硬核PoE 很快就會達到80 級”，許多人將其解讀為對流行在線視頻遊戲《馬斯克眾所周知成為該遊戲的狂熱玩家，此前曾在之前的帖子中稱其為“名人堂成員”。

The coin linked to Musk's new username surged by 900% shortly after the change, according to data from CoinGecko. It was trading at less than one-fifth of a dollar around 0030 GMT but has since seen significant gains. In the past, Musk has made waves in the crypto world with his social media posts, though it remains unclear whether he had any direct role in the sudden increase in value of this particular memecoin.

根據 CoinGecko 的數據，與馬斯克新用戶名相關的代幣在更改後不久就飆升了 900%。格林威治標準時間 0030 左右，其交易價格不到五分之一美元，但此後出現了大幅上漲。過去，馬斯克透過社群媒體貼文在加密世界掀起波瀾，但目前尚不清楚他是否在這種特定迷因幣價值的突然上漲中發揮了任何直接作用。

Musk's presence on X has grown significantly since he purchased the platform for $44 billion in 2022, and his account has become a hub for both praise and criticism. While some view him as a trailblazer, others argue that his influence can sometimes amplify misinformation and controversy.

自 2022 年以 440 億美元購買 X 平台以來，馬斯克在 X 上的影響力顯著增長，他的帳戶已成為讚揚和批評的中心。雖然有些人認為他是一位開拓者，但有些人則認為他的影響力有時會放大錯誤訊息和爭議。

Whether Musk's new moniker is just another playful post or something more provocative remains to be seen. However, it's clear that Musk's presence on X continues to have a significant impact, especially in the worlds of cryptocurrency and online culture.

馬斯克的新綽號是否只是另一個有趣的帖子，還是更具挑釁性的東西，還有待觀察。然而，很明顯，馬斯克在 X 上的存在繼續產生重大影響，尤其是在加密貨幣和線上文化領域。