The intensifying feud between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg has reached new heights with the emergence of Threads, turning their potential cage match into a deeply personal showdown.
Mark Zuckerberg had already injected excitement into the anticipated clash with Elon Musk by seemingly accepting the challenge. Little did we know that Threads would enter the scene, transforming the entire internet into a battlefield. It’s essentially a carbon copy of Elon Musk’s Twitter but without the toxic trolls and wild conspiracy theories. This move by Zuck has not only elevated the stakes of their potential fight but has also added a personal dimension to their rivalry. If they ever step into the ring, we can expect to witness a palpable animosity and an exhilarating spectacle. Dana White can only sit back and relish the moment when it all unfolds, perhaps even at the legendary Colosseum in Rome.
Threads’ meteoric rise, amassing over 30 million new subscribers within the first 24 hours of its launch, has transformed the theoretical demise of Twitter into an actuality. What makes this even more impactful is Zuckerberg’s decision to allow Instagram users to seamlessly transfer their existing handles to Threads. With a user base of 2.4 billion on the popular social network, dwarfing Twitter’s 350 million, this strategic move has proven far more successful than Zuckerberg’s previous endeavor with the Metaverse, which failed to shift conversations into a virtual realm. Through Threads, Zuckerberg’s ambitions to outmaneuver Musk even before they step foot in the ring seem to be progressing according to plan.
The upcoming fight is already brimming with promise, especially given this intriguing twist in the storyline. While Zuckerberg has been honing his MMA skills for years, Musk has recently embarked on training under the tutelage of none other than Georges St. Pierre. Elon openly acknowledges that he still has much to learn before contemplating an encounter with Zuck inside the octagon. In the realm of social media, Mark has undeniably scored a major victory against Elon, raising doubts about Musk’s ability to hold his own. As we eagerly anticipate their clash, it seems increasingly likely that we may witness a fierce battle that spills a little blood.