Elon Musk’s statement shocks the entire studio with 8 shocking words after Alec Baldwin called him ‘scum’ on The View
In the most chaotic episode of The View yet, Alec Baldwin, in his typically dramatic style, attacked Elon Musk, calling the tech mogul “scum” during a heated discussion about billionaire ethics. While most would expect Musk’s response with a well-worded tweet or futuristic philosophical comment, his next remark drew stunned silence from the entire studio.
Musk took a moment to sip his coffee (or maybe rocket fuel, knowing him), leaned back, and uttered just eight words that sent shockwaves through the room: “I am rubber, you are glue, Alec.”
In a surprising turn of events, the usually calm and collected Elon Musk shocked the entire studio with a short but powerful eight-word statement after Alec Baldwin made heated comments about him on The View . Baldwin, known for his outspoken personality, had recently called Musk a “scoundrel” in a live segment and accused the tech mogul of questionable ethics and business practices. The heated exchange quickly made headlines, but Musk’s response surprised everyone and left viewers and studio guests alike in stunned silence.
When asked about Baldwin’s comments, Musk responded with just eight words: “Honestly, I don’t mind being called worse.” His dry manner and apparent lack of emotional reaction to Baldwin’s harsh words sent a clear message: Musk was not going to engage in a public back-and-forth. Instead, he chose to downplay the insult and maintain his usual calm, almost indifferent demeanor. This unexpected response only fueled the media frenzy as fans, critics and observers tried to decipher Musk’s intentions behind the comment.
Baldwin’s criticism of Musk appears to stem from Musk’s controversial business practices, particularly his dealings with Tesla, SpaceX and his use of social media, particularly Twitter. Baldwin’s labeling of Musk as a “rogue” was intended to highlight what he believes are unscrupulous business practices and the way Musk often appears in public. On The View, Baldwin expressed his frustration with Musk’s influence, suggesting that the billionaire has manipulated public opinion and abused his wealth and power for personal gain.
Musk’s response, however, suggested he wasn’t bothered by Baldwin’s insult. His words sounded casual, showing he wasn’t letting the actor’s criticism affect him. Musk has long been known for his unorthodox approach to business and public relations. Whether he’s engaging in Twitter feuds, making bold claims about technology, or testing the boundaries of social norms, Musk tends to shrug off criticism and focus on his ventures. This response was no different.
In the aftermath, the conversation quickly shifted to a debate about the nature of public discourse. Many saw Musk’s calm, almost dismissive response as a sign of confidence and resilience in the face of personal attacks. Others interpreted it as a conscious attempt to avoid further confrontation and instead rise above the negativity.
Yes, you read that right. Musk, the man known for launching rockets, developing self-driving cars, and occasionally crashing the stock market with a meme, was back to preschool-level comebacks. The audience was transfixed, the presenters were speechless, and Baldwin… well, his face was twisted in what can only be described as a mixture of confusion and embarrassment.
Social media immediately exploded, with the hashtag #RubberAndGlue trending and memes comparing Baldwin’s outburst to Musk’s childish response. Some fans said Musk was a genius for breaking the tension with humor, while others accused him of shirking responsibility with “elementary school diversion tactics.”
A visibly frustrated Baldwin tried to steer the conversation into a more serious tone, but the damage was already done. Joy Behar tried to salvage the segment by asking Musk about his latest SpaceX project, but the Tesla CEO was too busy laughing at his own joke.
It seems that even in the world of multi-million dollar space races and Hollywood theatrics, sometimes the oldest tricks are the most effective. Whether you’re on Alec’s side or Elon’s, one thing is clear: this bizarre exchange has officially set a new standard for soap operas.
