Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, two prominent billionaires, have recently engaged in a series of social media exchanges hinting at a possible physical confrontation. While initially appearing as playful banter, both individuals seem to be expressing genuine interest in staging a face-to-face encounter.
The exchange commenced on Tuesday when Musk responded to a tweet discussing rumours of Facebook’s development of a Twitter competitor. In his reply, Musk humorously expressed his skepticism, stating, “I’m sure Earth can’t wait to be exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options. At least it will be ‘sane.’ Was worried there for a moment,” accompanied by a crying-laughing emoji.
Amidst the Twitter conversation, a user cautioned Musk about Zuckerberg’s proficiency in jiu-jitsu. In a lighthearted response, Musk stated, “I’m up for a cage match if he is lol.” Initially perceived as jest, the situation took a more intriguing turn when Zuckerberg shared a screenshot of Musk’s tweet on his Instagram, accompanied by the words, “send me location.” The revelation prompted a Twitter user to share the screenshot on the platform, to which Musk replied, “If this is for real, I will do it.”
Attempts to ascertain the seriousness of Zuckerberg’s intent for a real fight have been made by reaching out to Meta, Facebook’s parent company, but no response has been received as of yet. However, technology news outlet The Verge did manage to elicit a response from Meta on Wednesday night, with the company stating, “The story speaks for itself.” In response to a tweet from a reporter at The Verge, Musk expressed his willingness to face Zuckerberg in a “[Las] Vegas Octagon.”
Further adding to the banter, Musk humorously described a move he calls “The Walrus,” where he playfully claims to lie on top of his opponent and do nothing. This statement seemingly diminishes the seriousness of the situation, considering his earlier tweets appeared to convey a more earnest sentiment.
This is going to end him
— Elon Musk (Parody) (@ElonMuskAOC) June 22, 2023
While the nature of this exchange remains somewhat uncertain, it has certainly captured the attention of social media users and the wider public. As of now, it is unclear whether this banter will ultimately materialise into a physical confrontation or if it will remain confined to the realm of playful online discourse.
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