In a series of playful late-night posts on X, Elon Musk amused his 206.1 million followers by declaring himself a “3,000-year-old time-traveling vampire alien.” The Tesla and SpaceX CEO shared memes and historical photos of figures who resembled him, claiming they were personas he had assumed over the centuries.
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Musk’s Memes Spark Amusement
From Sunday (November 24) to Monday (November 25), Musk’s feed was filled with tongue-in-cheek comments about his supposed eternal life. One meme depicted a historical figure with Musk’s facial features, prompting him to joke, “Being immortal is exhausting.” He followed up with a claim that he’s been “verified since 3000 BCE,” a playful nod to the X verification badge system.
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The billionaire updated his X profile to reflect his new identity, humorously stating: “Vampire alien, traveler through time, occasionally billionaire.”
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Fans React to Musk’s Claims
Musk’s late-night antics were met with a mix of amusement and intrigue. Many fans embraced the jokes, with some speculating about the CEO’s penchant for eccentric humor.
However, some critics viewed the posts as distracting from ongoing controversies surrounding Musk’s management of X, including debates about moderation and rebranding decisions.
A Nod to the Internet’s Obsession
The posts play into the internet’s longstanding fascination with Musk’s resemblance to various historical figures, which has fueled memes and conspiracy theories for years. Musk seems to relish these comparisons, often amplifying the jokes for his audience.
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Building His Online Persona
Musk’s willingness to engage with quirky and fantastical ideas has become a cornerstone of his public persona. Whether it’s joking about colonizing Mars or playfully claiming to be immortal, the billionaire uses humor to connect with his audience and remain a dominant presence online.
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While no one is taking Musk’s vampire alien claims seriously, his ability to capture attention—even with outlandish humor—remains unmatched. As one fan aptly put it, “Only Elon could turn a joke about being 3,000 years old into the tweet of the night.”
