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Tesla's 'Haha, Yes' Hedgehog: What It Means and Where It Came From - Not a Tesla App
Publisher description: Tesla isn't your typical car company, and here's why it chooses to celebrate your multi-thousand-dollar purchase with a low-resolution meme of a hedgehog
NewsAPI | Mar 8, 2026 | Nehal Malik
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It’s a whimsical and somewhat confusing way to confirm an order, but it has become a staple of the Tesla ownership experience. The 'Haha, Yes' Hedgehog: Origins and Tesla’s AdoptionThe "haha, yes" hedgehog is a relic of mid-2010s internet culture. The specific image of the hedgehog making the hand sign appears to have originated from a YouTube video from more than 9 years ago (see video below). The video, which has amassed over 12 million views, depicts the image being shared on Facebook by a user named Randolph Cotter.
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