Elon Musk Cutlery Balancing Act
It seems we’ve reached a point in society where the most trivial things become headline news.
Case in point: Elon Musk balancing cutlery on one finger during a dinner with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Some critics rushed to call it “childish” or “odd,” but let’s be honest does it really matter?
I speak for myself when I say I have a habit of throwing my iPhone up and down in the air, catching it mid-flight when I’m bored. It’s not because I’m immature; it’s just something I do to amuse myself. And I’m sure I’m not alone. People have their little quirks, especially during social gatherings. Some spin their rings, others tap their fingers on the table, and apparently, Elon Musk balances cutlery. So what?
Intelligence vs. Childishness
The idea that Musk’s small moment of amusement somehow diminishes his intelligence is ridiculous. If anything, it’s a sign of a sharp mind at play. Highly intelligent people often fidget, experiment, or find ways to entertain themselves when sitting through conversations. It’s the same as those who absentmindedly sketch while listening or tap their feet when thinking. The mind is always active.
What’s more fascinating is the overreaction from critics. The same people who obsess over Musk’s cutlery antics likely praise “quirky geniuses” like Einstein, who was known for his eccentricities. It seems there’s a selective outrage depending on who the subject is.
Elon Musk has become one of the most polarising figures of our time. Whether it’s his business decisions, tweets, or dinner table habits, people are obsessed with dissecting his every move. But why? Because he challenges norms. He doesn’t fit into the polished, scripted mold that corporate elites and media darlings prefer. He’s human, unpredictable, and heaven forbid he actually enjoys himself.
At the end of the day, this entire “cutlery scandal” is a non-story. Musk was at dinner with Trump, they were talking, and he balanced a spoon. That’s it. Not everything needs to be a grand statement or a personality assessment.
It’s time for people to step back and stop nitpicking at every little thing Musk does. If you don’t like his business decisions, fair enough criticise those. But getting worked up over how he fidgets at dinner? That’s a stretch. He’s a human being, just like the rest of us. Get over it.
