Elon Musk Declares Himself a ‘Time-Traveling Vampire Alien,’ and Social Media Can’t Get Enough
Elon Musk has once again set the internet abuzz with his quirky humor, this time claiming to be a “time-traveling vampire alien.” The eccentric billionaire and Tesla CEO made the playful declaration on X (formerly Twitter), prompting a flood of reactions from amused social media users.
The Viral Moment
It all began on November 24, 2024, when Musk shared a lighthearted meme at 2:30 a.m. ET, joking about his neighbor knocking on his door while he was “still up playing bagpipes.” His caption read:
“Since it’s almost 2:30 ET”
In response, an X user asked, “You don’t sleep because you’re a vampire?” — a comment that would soon take on a life of its own. Musk replied, with his trademark wit:
“I’m a time-traveling vampire!”
This seemingly offhand remark quickly became a viral talking point, with users racing to examine Musk’s X profile for further clues. What they found only fueled the frenzy.
Verified Since 3000 BCE?
Shortly after Musk’s comment, X user DogeDesigner shared a screenshot of Musk’s X profile, which humorously stated that his account had been “verified since 3000 BCE.” This playful addition to his profile sparked even more speculation and laughs.
DogeDesigner captioned the image:
“Elon Musk’s X profile says he’s verified since 3000 BCE. Yesterday, he posted that he is a time-traveling, vampire alien.”
Musk, never one to miss an opportunity for humor, shared DogeDesigner’s post, adding:
“See, this proves that I’m a time-traveling vampire alien! Even though I’m 5000 years old, I think I look much younger.”
His response had users in stitches, with many pointing out Musk’s playful nod to his reputation as a visionary “from another world” given his ventures in space exploration (SpaceX), AI (xAI), and electric vehicles (Tesla).
The Internet Reacts
Fans and followers on X flooded the comments with jokes, memes, and fan theories. Some users speculated on the “proof” that Musk might actually be a vampire, noting his unusual sleep habits and prolific late-night posting schedule. Others played along with the “time-traveling alien” storyline, crafting elaborate theories about Musk’s role in human history.
A few users jokingly suggested that Musk’s innovations, such as the Hyperloop and Neuralink, were the result of “ancient alien knowledge” that he brought back from his time-traveling adventures. Others pointed to his love of cryptic memes as evidence of his “5,000-year-old” wisdom.
What’s Behind the Joke?
While Musk’s claim of being a “time-traveling vampire alien” is clearly a joke, it fits perfectly into his well-known persona as a meme enthusiast and internet troll. Over the years, Musk has regularly leaned into internet humor, often using social media to comment on everything from Dogecoin to video game memes.
The “Verified since 3000 BCE” line on his X profile is an example of X’s affiliate badge system, where verified accounts that are linked to other verified entities display quirky verification messages. It’s likely that Musk himself tweaked the line, aligning it with his humorous self-proclaimed identity as an ageless vampire alien.
Elon Musk’s latest antics once again show his flair for online theatrics and meme culture mastery. His playful assertion that he is a “time-traveling vampire alien” has captured the attention of millions, cementing his status as one of the most entertaining figures on social media. Whether or not he’s truly 5,000 years old, Musk’s ability to make headlines with a single tweet is timeless.