The simmering relationship between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has reached scorching temperatures. The prospect of a showdown between these industry titans has captivated the online world, as factions rally behind their respective leaders. Adding fuel to the fire, the CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook) took to Twitter in a sly move to poke fun at the social media platform.
Zuckerberg and Musk have never been known for camaraderie or shared vision. Each has their own social network, vying for dominance and widespread acclaim. Recent days have witnessed a surge in animosity, with the promise of an all-out clash looming on the horizon.
Now, this conflict has escalated to new heights with the advent of Threads on the internet. seizing the opportunity, Zuckerberg resurfaced on Twitter after an 11-year hiatus to promote his latest brainchild and entice new users.
In a simple yet effective meme, he highlighted the uncanny similarities between Twitter and Threads, the latest addition to the Instagram family. The irony was not lost on observers, given that the Meta CEO's own Twitter account had remained dormant for over a decade without a single post.
Using an image of two Spider-Mans pointing at each other, Zuckerberg subtly conveyed that these social networks were cut from the same cloth. The response from users was divided, with many showing their support for the Meta CEO's return to the platform.
However, Elon Musk couldn't resist the opportunity to aim his artillery at his rival. He swiftly took to Twitter to respond to a user's message, which revealed an email from Zuckerberg himself announcing the deletion of his own account.
Musk's comment was as intriguing as it was cutting, taking a direct swipe at Meta's CEO: "I'd much rather face the wrath of strangers on Twitter than indulge in the facade of happiness and concealing pain on Instagram."