Bill Burr’s recent appearance on The View has ignited a renewed debate about the role of tech moguls in society. During the national television segment, the comedian warned that billionaire Elon Musk is set to “trash the planet,” a statement that immediately captured national attention.
In his remarks, Burr did not mince words when referring to Musk and his fellow tech enthusiasts. He denounced them as “the nerds that own the politicians. All these tech nerds that want to build robots because they don’t know how to talk to hot women. They’re going to take over the world. They are literally going to replace us. We’re like Beta right now and they’re coming out with the VCR,” suggesting that these elites are indifferent to environmental concerns and are pursuing ambitions that may ultimately undermine humanity’s place on Earth.
Alongside his pointed criticism, Burr speculated further: “And I think Elon has got the rockets going because they realize there’s other Earths out there, and they’re going to trash this one. Because they don’t have any concern for it. And they’re going to move onto the next Earth and, you know, everybody’s going to be standing down here in their blue and red ties going, ‘Wait a minute, I was on your side.’ And they’re just going to leave.” These bold pronouncements have stirred both applause and criticism, reflecting a broader trend in Hollywood where voices across the spectrum are increasingly willing to question influential tech figures.
The reaction has been mixed. Political commentators and viewers are divided on Burr’s approach, which marks a notable shift from his earlier comments on billionaires—a shift underscored by his past suggestion that some should be “put down like rabid dogs” (source: The Gateway Pundit).
Additional context from FOX News provides further insight into the segment. According to their report, when co-host Joy Behar queried Burr with “Is there anybody getting your ire up these days more than usual?” he was quick to respond by criticizing “the nerds” and their growing influence on global direction.
This commentary arrives at a time when political allegiances in Hollywood appear to be shifting. Burr’s critique of Musk is now part of a wider conversation among mainstream figures who are increasingly questioning the powers and priorities of tech leaders. Readers are encouraged to weigh in on this ongoing debate in the comment section below.
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On The View, Bill Burr hates on the "nerds" like Elon Musk who "has the rockets going because they realize there's other Earths out there and they're going to trash this one."
"Do they not realize they're going to die, these people?" Joy Behar declares. pic.twitter.com/ADjfARjBto— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) March 20, 2025