Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and owner of X (formerly Twitter), shared a rare 9-year-old photograph of himself online. In the image, Musk sports a black double-breasted jacket with metallic buttons, exuding a gothic or Victorian aesthetic. His longer-than-usual hair is parted down the middle as he gazes directly at the camera. The photo’s distinctive style contrasts sharply with Musk’s usual public appearances, sparking humor and speculation that he may have once tried to erase it from the internet.
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“It’s been 9 years since Elon Musk permanently had this photo removed from the internet,” text on the photo reads. Sharing the photo on X, the tech billionaire said “Can’t believe it’s been so long.” Musk’s post has gone viral with over 15 million views and 148K views so far.
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Social media reactions to Musk’s photo
Elon Musk’s response to the resurfaced 9-year-old photo sparked a wave of hilarious and creative reactions across social media. Users flooded the post with memes, jokes, and witty observations, poking fun at Musk’s unique look in the photo.
“Welcome back to the internet this picture,” one user replied. “Looks like the god of all gamers going ftw,” joked another. “Proof that even billionaires have their ‘midnight vampire phase.’ Don’t worry, Elon, the internet never forgets, but it sure loves a glow-up!,” said a third.
“This is actually one of my favorites. It’s that goth look. Goth has my heart,” commented another user on Musk’s post. “Now we know why the EU is afraid of you,” another user joked.
