Elon Musk is developing a new “paywalled video” feature on Twitter that will allow users to set prices for video content, The Washington Post informed of earlier this week, and Jimmy Kimmel already knows who could be its top costumer — especially if there’s pornography in the mix.
“Many believe this will turn Twitter into fans-only, inevitably leading to pornography and adult content—and an $8,000 bill for Ted Cruz, if you know what mine. Mean,” Kimmel joked on Wednesday.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Host introduced Musk’s latest money-making move before cutting off the Texas senator, first by saying that Twitter’s ongoing theatrics are contributing to Americans’ lack of productivity.
“The irony is that employees at Twitter right now are working 12-hour shifts seven days a week to meet deadlines established by their awesome new boss, Elon Musk,” Kimmel said. “Elon Musk, you know, tried to get out of this deal. He offered too much for Twitter — and now I think he’s trying to get back as much of that $44 billion investment as he can.” are.
This caused Kimmel to discuss the Wall Street Journal’s pause on Musk’s proposed paywall.
“They’re working on something called ‘paywall video.’ This will allow users to post videos and then charge other users to watch the videos – which is a really cool idea!” He teased “You know, I was browsing Instagram that night and I said, ‘This is great, but I wish it wasn’t so free.'”
Like many things online when given the opportunity, Kimmel said such a move would likely lead to more adult content on the social media platform.
“Many believe this will turn Twitter into fans-only, inevitably leading to pornography and adult content — and an $8,000 bill for Ted Cruz, if you know what mine. Means,” Kimmel said, ending the bit.
Watch Wednesday’s full “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monologue in the above video.
