Elon Musk is having the time of his life in China, and the internet can’t get enough of it.
The Tesla and SpaceX boss is getting absolutely mobbed by fans everywhere he goes. People are running up to him left and right begging for photos, and Elon is delivering some of the most hilariously awkward and over-the-top facial expressions you’ll ever see.
One video shows him getting swarmed repeatedly while walking through public areas, and every time someone asks for a picture, he pulls a new ridiculous face. It’s pure gold.
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He’s also been spotted with his young son Lil X at the Great Hall of the People, and both of them look like they’re having an absolute blast. Elon was even caught going a little wild outside the hall, phone in hand, clearly enjoying the moment.
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And then there’s the now-viral clip from the Chinese State Banquet where he’s standing next to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Elon starts making these wild, exaggerated faces while they pose for photos, and the whole thing has everyone laughing.
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People are calling him “our favorite autistic billionaire” and saying he’s a national treasure for not even trying to hide how socially awkward the whole thing is. The guy is worth hundreds of billions, runs multiple world-changing companies, and still can’t help but make the funniest faces when the cameras come out.
This whole trip has been a reminder of just how massive Elon’s global star power is. Even in China, where the government keeps a tight grip on things, regular people are going crazy to meet him. He’s not just a CEO — he’s a cultural phenomenon.
Whether he’s launching rockets, building electric cars, or just being his unfiltered self on a state visit, Elon keeps delivering moments that go viral for all the right reasons.
The world’s first trillionaire? It’s looking more and more likely every day. And if these videos are any indication, he’s going to have a lot of fun getting there.
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