Elon Musk's Twitter Blue Check Controversy: Memes, Fanboy Moments, and Free Restorations.

Elon Musk is trolling Twitter users who complain about receiving free blue checkmarks or back the #BlockTheBlue campaign. He has given free checkmarks to some users who have been vocal about blocking others who pay for verification. Celebrities including Lil Nas X and Bette Midler have said they did not pay for Twitter Blue. Mashable journalist Matt Binder received a free checkmark after writing about the campaign. Musk's actions appear to be in response to the campaign gaining steam.