In a moment that had the internet buzzing, Elon Musk’s attempt to stream a gaming session went spectacularly wrong, leaving the billionaire in stitches of frustration. His Saturday livestream on Twitter quickly turned into an embarrassing spectacle when Musk, famously known for his SpaceX ventures, repeatedly died to the first boss in the action RPG Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). What followed was a classic case of “rage quitting” and a storm of mockery from viewers. Let’s dive into what went down.

The Stream That Went from Bad to Worse

Musk, trying to show off his gaming skills (or lack thereof), was livestreaming his playthrough of PoE 2, which was also allegedly serving as a test for SpaceX’s Starlink internet on his private jet. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse when he faced off against the game’s first boss in the tutorial. It didn’t take long before Musk found himself dying over and over again—much to the amusement of viewers.

After struggling with the game for about 30 minutes, Musk had had enough. Frustrated and defeated, he abruptly rage quit the stream. While viewers may have expected a smooth and heroic gaming session from one of the world’s most famous tech moguls, what they got instead was a crash course in what not to do when playing PoE 2.

Mocked by the Gaming World

The online gaming community wasted no time in piling on. Musk’s repeated failures didn’t just make him the subject of in-game ridicule—they sparked a flood of commentary from viewers who didn’t hold back. One player even took a shot at Musk’s personal life, referencing his estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, who recently criticized her father’s gaming skills in a public statement.

“Vivian was right,” the player said, mocking Musk for his lack of gaming ability, especially when it came to Overwatch. The shots kept coming, with some accusing Musk of being a loner with “NO FRIENDS” and claiming he “WILL DIE ALONE” while looking “DUMB AND UGLY.” Ouch.

The Cheating Scandal Revisited

This wasn’t Musk’s first encounter with gaming ridicule. Earlier this year, PoE 2 players discovered that Musk had been secretly hiring high-level gamers to boost his in-game characters, making it seem like he was more skilled than he actually was. The scandal, which Musk later admitted to, made gamers even more determined to call him out. And judging by the comments during his recent livestream, there was no love lost.

It seems that the anti-Musk sentiment among gamers has only grown stronger, especially after Musk’s controversial actions, including his public stances on various issues and his dismantling of the US government’s structures. For many in the gaming community, it’s not just about his gaming failures—it’s a personal vendetta.

Musk Fires Back (Sort Of)

Despite the barrage of insults, Musk didn’t exactly take the high road. At one point during the stream, he responded to the trolls in the chat with a crude and offensive slur aimed at his critics. “There’s a lot of r*tards in the chat,” he said, which didn’t exactly endear him to his audience. Musk, known for his sometimes controversial remarks, appeared unshaken by the online mockery, although some viewers suggested he activate the game’s “Do Not Disturb” feature or hide the chat to avoid further bullying.

However, Musk chose not to do so, possibly unaware of how to use these functions—or maybe just too stubborn to quit. Either way, the ridicule continued.

The Aftermath: Schadenfreude and Expert Commentary

The gaming community didn’t let up after Musk’s livestream. PoE 2 players and streamers were quick to weigh in, with some delighting in the billionaire’s struggle. Quin69TV, a popular New Zealand-based streamer, joined in on the fun, predicting that Musk was doomed to fail in the game. “Based on his current gameplay, there’s no way he’s getting out of Act One,” Quin69TV said, referencing the opening section of the game.

The fun continued as Musk’s gameplay became a laughing stock, with many taking pleasure in his repeated deaths, calling out his inability to survive the game’s simplest challenges. After all, it’s not every day that a billionaire tech mogul gets taken down by a tutorial boss.

The Takeaway: Not All Heroes Wear Capes (or Game Consoles)

So what can we learn from Musk’s epic gaming fail? For one, even the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world aren’t immune to getting schooled by a video game. Musk’s rage quit and the internet’s relentless mocking serve as a reminder that sometimes, it’s okay to be bad at something—even for a tech mogul.

While Musk may not have mastered PoE 2 just yet, his streaming fail has certainly entertained thousands. And who knows? Maybe next time, he’ll take some pointers from the gaming community before diving back into the virtual world.