Mark Zuckerberg posted a video of himself wake surfing in a tuxedo while holding an American flag and sipping a beer on July 4th. The video, set to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” quickly went viral on Instagram, amassing over 1.02 million likes in four days. Zuckerberg, whose post was humorously captioned “Happy birthday, America!” received many comments praising his leisurely display.
One fan wrote, “Coolest billionaire CEO ever,” while another joked, “George Washington could never.”
However, not everyone was impressed by Zuckerberg’s antics. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, responded critically, tweeting, “May he continue to have fun on his yachts. I prefer to work.” Musk’s tweet highlights the strong work ethic he often promotes, characterized by demanding schedules and a no-nonsense approach to work-life balance.
Zuckerberg’s July 4th wake surfing
The two billionaires have a history of public disagreements, even fueling rumors of a possible cage fight in 2023 after a series of online exchanges. Zuckerberg, who often mentions wake surfing as a stress reliever, has been open about how such activities help him maintain focus.
“I spent a lot of time down in Kauai [Hawaii] early on,” Zuckerberg shared during an interview with Joe Rogan about his lockdown routine. “I got really into surfing and hydrofoiling. I would get up early, go do that, and then be really refreshed for my day of meetings.”
As of Tuesday morning, Zuckerberg’s net worth stands at $188 billion.
This latest episode adds another chapter to the ongoing saga between two of the tech world’s most prominent figures, illustrating the stark contrast in their personal and professional philosophies.
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