Although the public has always been interested in Elon Musk’s unusual manner of living, a recent image has generated fresh discussion about his eating habits. Some are questioning the billionaire software mogul’s approach to something as basic as French fries, and his peculiar eating habits have sent the internet into a frenzy. He is known for breaking conventions.
Musk has always had a talent for going against the grain. Forbes estimates that he is currently the richest man in the world, with a net worth of $315.7 billion. The 53-year-old businessman has capitalized on his oddities to further his career. He comes from a wealthy family, since his father owns a gem mine in South Africa. Indeed, nine of the ten richest persons in the world are Americans, with Larry Ellison, the creator of Oracle, coming in second with $233.2 billion. Musk’s wealth, however, stems from more than just his good fortune; it also stems from his capacity to innovate.
In a more recent development, Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy were appointed by President-Elect Donald Trump to head a new program known as the Department of Government Efficiency. The department wants to “slash excess regulations” and “dismantle Government Bureaucracy.” Trump made a lighthearted allusion to the well-known “DOGE” joke and cryptocurrency when he announced Musk’s new position; the department’s moniker is similar to “DOGE”.
But this time, the focus isn’t Musk’s new government position; rather, it’s a seemingly ordinary mealtime photo that has been the target of internet trolling. A picture of Musk, Trump, Trump Jr., and health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dining together on a private jet surfaced. The political personalities in the picture weren’t the main focus of attention.
Instead of dipping each fry individually in ketchup, Musk poured the condiment directly onto the pile of fries in his carton. While some may see this as a quirky choice, others on social media were quick to slam Musk for what they considered an odd and chaotic way of eating.
“Elon putting ketchup straight into the box—psycho behavior,” one commenter tweeted. Another person said, “Elon, that’s not how you put ketchup on French fries, wtf is wrong with you?” And yet another chimed in with, “This photo has revealed that Elon Musk is one of those psychopaths who puts ketchup on the fries instead of dipping them.”
Given his new position as head of the department, some may view Musk’s strategy as an efficient one, while others are still perplexed by his penchant for fries dripping with ketchup. Whether it’s a sincere desire or just another instance of Musk’s strange conduct, his outlandish ways continue to provoke discussion about topics other than his commercial endeavors.