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Elon Musk's Gaming Failures Spark Backlash During Livestream

4/8/2025

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Elon Musk's livestream of Path of Exile 2 turned into a chaotic spectacle as he struggled to demonstrate Starlink's in-flight WiFi. After a series of in-game failures, he rage quit, enduring a torrent of viewer mockery that targeted both his gaming prowess and personal life. In a moment of frustration, he responded with a slur, igniting even more backlash.

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Story summary

Elon Musk's livestream of Path of Exile 2 turned into a chaotic spectacle as he struggled to demonstrate Starlink's in-flight WiFi. After a series of in-game failures, he rage quit, enduring a torrent of viewer mockery that targeted both his gaming prowess and personal life. In a moment of frustration, he responded with a slur, igniting even more backlash.