In a moment that can only be described as classic internet irony, the much-anticipated interview between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump on X Spaces was hit with unexpected delays. Scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, the conversation was derailed by over 30 minutes due to what Musk called a "massive DDOS attack" on the platform.
Imagine tuning in for the most talked-about interview of the year, only to be met with endless loading screens and error messages. That’s exactly what happened to thousands of users who were eagerly waiting to hear Musk and Trump discuss everything from AI to global politics. Instead, they were left wondering, “Is it just me, or did X just crash?”
Musk quickly took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to explain the situation, stating, "There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down. Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later." But by then, the damage was done—hashtags like "#crashed" and "DDOS" were already trending.
Here’s where it gets good: The internet didn’t just sit back and sulk. Instead, users turned the whole debacle into a meme-fest. Social media exploded with hilarious reactions, as people poked fun at X’s technical glitches. One user perfectly summed up the mood with the sarcastic comment, "The best part about Twitter Spaces is how well it works," while another joked, "I was really hoping they were well prepared for this one. Would have been a really good look for X."
But let’s be real—how could we expect anything less from the internet? Whether it’s turning a global event into a trending topic or making light of a technical disaster, the online community never disappoints.
The interview eventually went ahead, but by then, the memes had already stolen the spotlight. Musk’s tech credibility took a hit, and Trump’s involvement only fueled the fire, with users sharing memes of Musk frantically troubleshooting and Trump humorously blaming the glitches on his past Twitter ban.
So, what do you think? Did the cyber attack make the interview more memorable, or did it overshadow what could have been a groundbreaking discussion? Share your thoughts and favorite memes in the comments below—because let’s face it, the real winner here was the internet’s sense of humor!
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