Surprise Appearance at Valorant Champions 2023
Fans of the video game Valorant did not hold back their feelings towards Elon Musk as the billionaire made a surprise appearance at the Valorant Champions 2023 tournament finals in Los Angeles. However, Musk did not receive a warm welcome from the crowd.
Boos and Chants of "Bring back Twitter"
The audience at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles erupted in loud jeers when Elon Musk's presence as the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX was highlighted during the live broadcast. Despite his face being barely visible on the screens in the dark arena, the crowd made their dissatisfaction known. In addition to the boos, the crowd also chanted "Bring back Twitter," clearly expressing their demands.
Elon Musk's Acquisition and Rebranding of Twitter
Valorant fans' demands stem from Elon Musk's acquisition of social media network Twitter and his recent decision to rebrand it as X. Musk took over Twitter in October 2022 through a $44 billion deal. The rebranding involved ditching the iconic blue bird logo and light blue color scheme. The social media site's interface also underwent changes, with "tweets" and "retweets" now officially referred to as "posts" and "reposts."
Video of the Booing Goes Viral
A video posted by streamer Jake Lucky capturing the moment Elon Musk was booed went viral overnight, garnering over 11.6 million views. The reactions in the replies to the post were mixed, with some finding the crowd's reaction humorous and/or justified, while others came to the defense of Musk.
Speculation on Musk's Potential Retaliation
Some users speculated that Elon Musk may "ban all Valorant content on Twitter" as a retaliation to the cold welcome he received from fans at the event. Others expressed regret about the disappearance of the iconic blue bird and joined the crowd in demanding its return.
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