Elon Musk’s old ‘bankwupt’ picture goes viral again, he reacts

Elon Musk's reply to the post prompted people to share all sorts of comments.

Published on: Apr 3, 2021, 15:31:28 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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An old picture of Tesla CEO Elon Musk is going viral again after being shared by a Twitter handle named Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley. The post has created a chatter and received replies from many, including one from the tech billionaire himself.

Elon Musk originally shared this image back in 2018 as a part of his April Fool's Day prank. (Twitter/@elonmusk)

“The most iconic photo of the decade is @elonmusk being passed out on production heLL of the model 3 and bankwupt,” reads the caption shared along with the picture.

The picture shows Elon Musk leaning against a car with his eyes closed while holding a placard with the words “bankwupt” written on it.

Since being posted a day ago on April 2, the share has gathered more than 46,000 likes – and counting. It has also received tons of reactions.

While replying to the post, Elon Musk used emojis. This is what he tweeted:

Musk’s reply also received nearly 41,000 likes and gathered tons of comments from people.

Here’s what people had to say on the image and Elon Musk’s reaction:

Elon Musk back in 2018 shared the picture along with a series of tweets on April Fool’s Day. As a part of the prank he wrote that Tesla had gone bankrupt.

What do you think of the "Bankwupt" picture and Elon Musk’s reply?

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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

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