Stories
Elon Musk Declares Instagram "For Girls," Igniting Online Firestorm
N
News18•02-10-2026, 20:15
Elon Musk Declares Instagram "For Girls," Igniting Online Firestorm
- •X owner Elon Musk reignited his rivalry with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg by stating, "Instagram is for girls."
- •Musk's comment was a response to an X user who deleted Instagram, calling it an app "made for women."
- •The statement sparked widespread online reactions, with many users disagreeing and criticizing the remark as sexist.
- •This isn't the first time Musk has made similar comments about Instagram, having done so in May and consistently since 2023.
- •Critics argue Musk's remarks are offensive and that Instagram holds significant cultural and social relevance, particularly for dating and aesthetics.
Key Questions Answered
Elon Musk responded to an X user who deleted their Instagram account by stating, “Instagram is for girls.” This remark reignited his long-running rivalry with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and drew widespread criticism.
Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022 in a USD 44 billion deal, taking formal control of the platform on October 27, 2022. The social media platform was subsequently rebranded as X in July 2023.
Musk's comments sparked a wave of online reactions, with critics condemning his statements as sexist and offensive gender stereotypes. Meanwhile, some supporters treated the remarks as lighthearted humor highlighting cultural differences between platforms, while others debated Instagram's role in shaping cultural and social trends.
