Musk’s Phantom DDoS: The Dog Ate My Interview Excuse
Elon Musk blamed a “massive” DDoS attack for technical glitches during his interview with Donald Trump. The internet, however, was quick to mock: “Telling everyone at work I just suffered a DDoS attack whenever I can’t figure out how to get into a Zoom meeting.” Is the DDoS attack in the room with us right now?
Hot Take:
Well, it seems Elon Musk just found the ultimate excuse for every mishap in life: the elusive, ever-present DDoS attack. Forget lost car keys or bad hair days, it’s all about the “cyber attack” now!
Key Points:
- Elon Musk blamed a “massive” DDoS attack for technical issues during an interview with Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter).
- The interview was delayed by over 40 minutes, causing widespread ridicule and skepticism.
- Social media users quickly mocked Musk’s excuse, comparing it to everyday mishaps.
- Previous high-profile events on Musk’s platform have also faced similar technical problems.
- Political figures like Trump and Kamala Harris have criticized Musk’s handling of the platform and its technical issues.
Elon Musk and the Case of the Missing Engineers
In an interview that was more delayed than a flight on Friday the 13th, Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s chat on X faced technical issues that left viewers twiddling their thumbs for over 40 minutes. Musk, whose company has seen better days, claimed that a “massive” DDoS attack was to blame. Unfortunately, he didn’t provide any evidence, leading many to wonder if the attack was as real as a unicorn sighting at a corporate board meeting.
Blame it on the DDoS
As soon as Musk dropped the DDoS bombshell, the internet did what it does best—mocked him into oblivion. One user vowed to blame all future Zoom meeting mishaps on DDoS attacks, while another cited the same excuse for not doing the dishes. The sheer creativity of the internet knows no bounds, and Musk’s excuse has now become the digital equivalent of “the dog ate my homework.”
Déjà Vu, Musk Edition
For those keeping score, this isn’t Musk’s first rodeo with botched high-profile events. Last year, he tried to help Florida governor Ron DeSantis launch his election bid on Twitter Spaces, only to encounter technical difficulties that delayed the event by 25 minutes. Trump, never one to miss a chance for a jab, called it a “DISASTER!” on Truth Social, perhaps foreshadowing his own future entanglement with Musk’s platform. Irony is a dish best served cold, and in this case, it was frozen solid.
Political Punchlines
Kamala Harris also jumped into the fray, criticizing both Trump and Musk in a statement posted on X. She slammed the duo as “self-obsessed rich guys” who are out of touch with the middle class and apparently incapable of running a live stream in 2024. Ouch! It seems Musk’s DDoS defense didn’t just fail to convince the masses; it also provided ample fodder for political commentary.