Elon Musk replies to being asked if he is behind names of new Covid variants. Tweet sparks laughter

Elon Musk shared a hilarious response while replying to a tweet by Dogecoin co-creator Billy Markus about names of new Covid variants.

Published on: Oct 20, 2022, 12:53:11 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Dogecoin co-creator Billy Markus, who goes by Shibetoshi Nakamoto on Twitter, recently had an online conversation that has created a buzz. Their exchange involving the unusual name of the new coronavirus variant has also sparked laughter on the micro-blogging site.

Elon Musk’s reply to a tweet asking if he named the new Covid variants has gone viral. (Reuters)

It all started with a tweet by Markus. He shared a screenshot of a news article about the names of new covid variants. “Did Elon Musk name these new covid variants,” he jokingly asked. His post received replies from many, including the tech billionaire himself. Musk replied, “Definitely giving me kid naming ideas.”

Musk, back in 2020, named his newborn son X Æ A-12

Take a look at the tweets:

Musk’s reply has received over 42,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The tweet has also been re-shared neary 1,400 times. People posted various comments while reacting to Musk’s reply. Markus further shared a reply. He posted a laughing out loud emoticon. A few others showed their reactions through the same emoji.

“You're so cute,” wrote a Twitter user. “Lol ok, that's a pretty good one, you got me, lol,” shared another. “Hahahahaha,” commented a third.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More