In the late hours of a recent night, tech billionaire Elon Musk transformed his X (formerly Twitter) account into a stage for a captivating comedic performance. Engaging with his followers in a playful exchange of memes and witty remarks, Musk’s late-night antics quickly went viral.
A picture post, now boasting over 9.1 million views, showcased a meme depicting a historical figure playing bagpipes, with the caption: “Would you believe it? My neighbour was knocking on my door at 2:30 this morning.” Musk’s accompanying text simply stated: “Since it’s almost 2.30 ET.” The subtle humor, highlighting his own late-night activity, resonated with his audience.
This seemingly innocuous post sparked a flurry of interactions. One user jokingly inquired, “You don’t sleep because you’re a vampire?” Musk’s response was instantaneous and equally playful: “I’m a time-travelling vampire!” This wasn’t a random outburst; it playfully referenced a 2020 meme where a user presented a historical “lookalike” of Musk, prompting the billionaire to jokingly confess to being a 3000-year-old vampire assuming multiple identities throughout history.
The lighthearted banter continued as another user chimed in, recalling Musk’s previous self-proclaimed alien status. Musk’s response? A perfectly crafted summary of his evolving persona: “Time-traveling, vampire alien.” The comedic escalation reached a zenith when a user pointed out Musk’s X profile information, which proudly displays verification dating back to 5000 BC. Musk’s retort? “See, this proves that I’m a time-traveling vampire alien! Even though I’m 5000 years old, I think I look much younger.” At the time of writing, this amusing detail remained visible on his profile.
This episode of late-night social media engagement comes amidst the recent US elections, a period during which Musk has significantly increased his X activity and pronouncements. A report by The Conversation reveals a dramatic spike in engagement on Musk’s X account since July, when he publicly endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The report indicates a staggering 138 percent increase in post views, 238 percent increase in retweets, and 186 percent increase in likes. This surge in engagement underscores the considerable influence Musk wields on the platform and the amplified impact of his public endorsements.
Musk’s late-night escapade serves as a captivating reminder of his outsized personality and the power of social media to shape narratives and spark global conversations, all while blurring the line between tech mogul and comedic performer.
