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Elon Musk Barrel Chest Picture Goes Viral, But There Is A Twist
Whether you like him or not, Elon Musk is constantly in the news.
But recently, a picture of the billionaire with an expanded chest and stomach went viral, sparking online discussion over his physique.
Many people speculated that Musk might have barrel chest, a condition in which the chest appears abnormally puffed out, after seeing the viral image.
There was a lot of conjecture: did Musk have a medical condition? Was there something more sinister going on here?
Truth behind the viral photo
Elon Musk’s name frequently provokes strong feelings and conversations, and lately, the topic has expanded beyond his political beliefs and wealth. No, something far more intimate—his body—has become the newest hot topic.
On November 10, a picture of Musk with an abnormally huge chest and stomach went viral on X (previously Twitter), setting off a flurry of rumors.
The picture went viral and provoked powerful reactions, but there was a catch: it wasn’t authentic.
Many people didn’t appear to care that the image was altered, even if fact-checkers and other media outlets confirmed it. The tweet, which was shared on the site and had millions of views, was posted by the now-defunct account “evan loves morf.”
The tweet read, ”He always posts AI pictures of himself because he actually looks like this.” Alongside the image in question, the post also featured an artificial intelligence-generated photo of Musk. The tweet quickly gained traction, racking up more than 17.4 million views and 423,000 likes.
Elon Musk barrel chest?
Discussions over Elon Musk’s body condition and the reason for his prominent chest surfaced after the picture was shared by other accounts on X a few hours later.
Many hypothesized that Musk might have “barrel chest,” a condition in which the chest seems puffed up or rounded, like a barrel.
Barrell chest is not a sickness in and of itself, but it can indicate a more serious health problem that is frequently connected to lung disorders.
The chest appears broader and more rounded as the lungs overfill with air, pushing out the ribs, chest, and upper back bones. Additionally, it may result in a shorter neck appearance, a raised collarbone, and a more noticeable sternum.
Origin of the fake photo of Elon Musk
All of these conjectures, in my opinion, were needless, particularly given that the disputed image was obviously altered. Although some people made snap judgments regarding Elon Musk’s physical condition, the truth is that the picture was manipulated.
According to Snopes, the manipulated image produced a false impression of Musk’s health and sparked a flurry of unfounded allegations.
The First Look Inside SpaceX’s Starfactory with Elon Musk YouTube video, which was uploaded on June 22, 2024, is where the altered image first appeared. A picture of Musk that was later altered to enlarge his chest and stomach appears at the two-minute mark in the film.
In order to produce the deceptive photograph that went viral, an unidentified user Photoshopped Musk’s chest and stomach. Despite the online commotion produced by the viral rumors, Musk has largely remained silent about the subject.
However, this is not the first time that the tech mogul’s physique or way of life has drawn notice.
Elon Musk’s widely shared yacht images
The Positive, the Negative, and the Body Shaming Apart from the phony 2024 photo, Musk made waves a few years ago when he was pictured on a $20,000 per-week yacht while on vacation in the Aegean Sea.
Musk was shown shirtless in the viral photos, which sparked a wave of bullying and body-shaming. Musk, however, appeared unfazed.
In fact, he took it in stride, responding humorously on Twitter: ”Haha damn, maybe I should take off my shirt more often… free the nip!! (already back in the factory btw).”
Eating habits and weight Loss
The 53-year-old Elon Musk has been candid about his diet and weight loss experience, acknowledging that he had lost more than 20 pounds from what he thought was an “unhealthy peak weight.”
Additionally, he acknowledged using Wegovy, a medication approved by the FDA for long-term weight control.
Musk is well-known for alternating periods of eating and fasting, which he claims has assisted him in controlling his weight. Additionally, he has acknowledged that his eating habits are not the healthiest.
For instance, Musk famously tweeted, ”I eat a donut every morning. Still alive,” in response to a doctor claiming that sugar is ”poison.” His diet consists mainly of steak, sushi, chocolate, coffee, and caffeine-free Diet Coke, with a distinct aversion to vegetables.
Musk’s body: A topic of constant public discussion
Elon Musk’s body has been a frequent subject of discussion, frequently overshadowing his enormous achievements, thanks to viral images and arguments on his diet and health.
Musk tends to approach the criticism with a sense of humor, reminding the audience that he is just living his life, body rumors and all, just like everyone else.
One thing is for sure: Elon Musk never fails to enthrall the public with his actions, regardless of what’s on his plate (or not!). Online rumors regarding his health may have been based on a phony photo.
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