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“Elon Needs to Take This Guy Out”: Amidst Controversy With Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg Heavily Trolled for His Surfing Skills

Published 07/13/2023, 8:55 AM EDT

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Mark Zuckerberg, the enigmatic CEO of Meta (formerly known as Facebook), is not just a tech genius but also a man of surprising talents and ambitions. While his expertise lies in reshaping the digital landscape, he has recently taken on a new challenge that has raised eyebrows and fueled speculation.

Rumors of a looming showdown between Zuckerberg and his fellow tech titan, Elon Musk, have sent shockwaves through the industry. What started as a friendly banter on social media has now escalated into a potential clash of titans. As their conflict heats up, Zuckerberg’s journey takes an intriguing turn that involves rigorous training, unforeseen allies, and a viral video that has kept the internet buzzing.

Mark Zuckerberg training for his fight with Elon Musk

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From lighthearted exchanges to Twitter jabs, these two powerful figures have been engaged in a battle of wits and influence. The spark that ignited their rivalry began when Musk, the CEO of Tesla, mentioned being “up for a cage fight” in response to news about Meta’s potential Twitter competitor, Threads. Zuckerberg, never one to shy away from a challenge, quickly accepted the proposition, sharing Musk’s tweet and daring him to “send me location”. Zuckerberg stepped up his training as excitement for the potential cage fight grew.

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In order to sharpen his skills and get ready for the anticipated fight with Musk, Zuckerberg trains with champions like featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. After training and hanging out together, they engaged in a rather unusual form of relaxation after strenuous exercise: surfing. Yes, even tech tycoons require a break from their daily grind. Pictures and videos surfaced, showing Zuckerberg and his fighting companions hitting the waves, enjoying moments of camaraderie and leisure after rigorous training sessions. The world watched in wonder, amusement, and disbelief as Mark Zuckerberg, the tech titan, dabbled in surfing and the reaction began pouring in.

Surfing Adventures results in Amusement and Trolling

A video by an Instagram profile called Kook of The Day which showcased a side of Zuckerberg that was both endearing and humorous sparked a frenzy of fan reactions and trolling across social media platforms. The caption of the video was, “Just gonna leave this here”. He also tagged Israel Adesanya in his caption. Comments started flooding the post. Some couldn’t help but poke fun, comparing his movements to a “drunk aunt hitting the wedding dance floor”.

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Others humorously called Elon Musk to intervene saying, “Elon needs to take this guy out”. There were those who defended Zuckerberg’s bravery, acknowledging his determination to surf without a safety rope. They wrote, “I hate to be the only one defending the dude here, but Zuck is sans rope and hanging in there. The worst board shorts of all time, though”. Another person told the account who posted the video, “Trying to get your account deleted again?”. This joke struck a chord because Zuckerberg owns Instagram as well.

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The surfing video, which was made out of amusement and curiosity, came to symbolize the complexity of these tech moguls’ lives. From intense training sessions to unexpected leisure activities, Zuckerberg’s journey has been nothing short of captivating. As the rivalry with Musk continues to capture attention, fans eagerly await the resolution of this saga, both in and out of the cage.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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Brandon Gabriel