<p>People have been relentlessly trolling Elon Musk ever since his bare-chested photos became viral. But the tech mogul has been immune to the mocking and has taken the criticism in a stride. Rather, he has been motivating people to hit the gym, “eat healthier and maybe take my shirt off outside more than once a year".</p>

<p>The shirtless photos, which were obtained by Page Six, nearly broke the internet. &nbsp;According to reports, he was aboard a luxury yacht in Mykonos, Greece, with newlywed friends Ari Emanuel and Sarah Staudinger.</p>

<p>On Thursday, a user tried to defend Musk by taking pot shots at critics who were making fun of his physique.</p>

<p>“According to new CDC guidelines anyone posting a shirtless pick of @elonmusk to make fun of him must also post a shirtless pic of themselves for comparison,” the account said.</p>

<p>But Musk’s response to the tweet won the hearts of everyone.</p>

<p>“Tbh, it’s good motivation to work out, eat healthier &amp; maybe take my shirt off outside more than once a year haha (sic),” he joked.</p>

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<p>This is the second time Musk has reacted to the barrage of memes that surfaced post the revelation of his photos.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fuck yea I got my $ behind this man.<br />
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So so many other smart investors. <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z3irAGDcQF">pic.twitter.com/Z3irAGDcQF</a></p>
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<p>In his initial reaction to the viral photos, Musk said, “Haha damn, maybe I should take off my shirt more often … free the nip!! (already back in the factory btw),”he tweeted.</p>

<p>Nevertheless, it comes at a time when Musk is engaged in a legal battle with Twitter after he decided to tank the $44 billion deal.</p>

<p>This week, Delaware Chancery Court chief judge Kathaleen McCormick approved Twitter’s plea for an expedited trial for the company’s lawsuit. Twitter wants Musk to follow through on the agreement’s original terms by court order.</p>

<p>Moreover, Musk-owned Tesla has sold 75 per cent of its Bitcoin holding, adding $936 million of cash to its balance sheet.</p>

<p>Elon Musk said on a call with analysts that the company sold due to uncertainty as to when Covid shutdowns would lift in China. “This should not be taken as some verdict on Bitcoin,” Musk said. “It’s just that we were concerned about the overall liquidity of the company given the Covid shutdowns in China.”</p>


People have been relentlessly trolling Elon Musk ever since his bare-chested photos became viral. But the tech mogul has been immune to the mocking and has taken the criticism in a stride.

People have been relentlessly trolling Elon Musk ever since his bare-chested photos became viral. But the tech mogul has been immune to the mocking and has taken the criticism in a stride. Rather, he has been motivating people to hit the gym, “eat healthier and maybe take my shirt off outside more than once a year". The shirtless photos, which were obtained by Page Six, nearly broke the internet. According to reports, he was aboard a luxury yacht in Mykonos, Greece, with newlywed friends Ari Emanuel and Sarah Staudinger. On Thursday, a user tried to defend Musk by taking pot shots at critics who were making fun of his physique. “According to new CDC guidelines anyone posting a shirtless pick of @elonmusk to make fun of him must also post a shirtless pic of themselves for comparison,” the account said. But Musk’s response to the tweet won the hearts of everyone. “Tbh, it’s good motivation to work out, eat healthier & maybe take my shirt off outside more than once a year haha (sic),” he joked. According to new CDC guidelines anyone posting a shirtless pick of @elonmusk to make fun of him must also post a shirtless pic of themselves for comparison — Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) July 21, 2022 × This is the second time Musk has reacted to the barrage of memes that surfaced post the revelation of his photos. pic.twitter.com/uFN1KcqAm2 — Patel Meet (@mn_google) July 19, 2022 × Fuck yea I got my $ behind this man. So so many other smart investors. @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/Z3irAGDcQF — Teslaconomics (@Teslaconomics) July 18, 2022 × In his initial reaction to the viral photos, Musk said, “Haha damn, maybe I should take off my shirt more often … free the nip!! (already back in the factory btw),”he tweeted. Nevertheless, it comes at a time when Musk is engaged in a legal battle with Twitter after he decided to tank the $44 billion deal. This week, Delaware Chancery Court chief judge Kathaleen McCormick approved Twitter’s plea for an expedited trial for the company’s lawsuit. Twitter wants Musk to follow through on the agreement’s original terms by court order. Moreover, Musk-owned Tesla has sold 75 per cent of its Bitcoin holding, adding $936 million of cash to its balance sheet. Elon Musk said on a call with analysts that the company sold due to uncertainty as to when Covid shutdowns would lift in China. “This should not be taken as some verdict on Bitcoin,” Musk said. “It’s just that we were concerned about the overall liquidity of the company given the Covid shutdowns in China.”

Elon Musk jokes ‘good motivation to hit gym’ after trolls poke fun at shirtless photos

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin, perhaps in a devastating reply, has shot back at western leaders saying that these leaders, if shirtless, would make for a 'disgusting sight'. Putin's comments came after European and other western leaders appeared to poke fun at shirtless Putin who, in past, has been clicked riding horse and other 'macho' activities.</p>

<p>"I don’t know exactly how far they wanted to get undressed, above or below the waist. But I think, either way, it would be a disgusting sight," said Putin. He was speaking with reporters at a summit in Tajikistan.</p>

<p>Earlier, western leader poked fun at the Russian president at a G7 summit lunch in Germany. They joked whether they should go shirtless to project a manly image.</p>

<p>"Jackets on? Jackets off? Do we take our coats off?" British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked as he sat down at the table in Bavaria's picturesque Elmau Castle, where Chancellor Olaf Scholz was hosting the summit of seven powerful democracies.</p>

<p>The leader from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the European Union pondered the dilemma.</p>

<p>Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, suggested they wait for the official picture before disrobing but then Boris Johnson quipped "We have to show that we're tougher than Putin" and the joke kept rolling.</p>

<p>"We're going to get the bare-chested horseback riding display," Trudeau said.</p>

<p>"Horseback riding is the best," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, without apparently weighing in on the clothing issue itself.</p>

<p>Boris Johnson interjected: "We've got to show them our pecs."</p>

<p>In a photo-op in 2009, a shirtless Putin was clicked riding a horse. Putin, a former KGB agent and a black belt in martial arts, is a fitness fanatic. His fit physique on the horseback had become topic of discussion everywhere. The Russian state machinery has been projecting him as a macho, 'manly' leader who was in charge of Russia.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, perhaps in a devastating reply, has shot back at western leaders saying that these leaders, if shirtless, would make for a 'disgusting sight'.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, perhaps in a devastating reply, has shot back at western leaders saying that these leaders, if shirtless, would make for a 'disgusting sight'. Putin's comments came after European and other western leaders appeared to poke fun at shirtless Putin who, in past, has been clicked riding horse and other 'macho' activities. "I don’t know exactly how far they wanted to get undressed, above or below the waist. But I think, either way, it would be a disgusting sight," said Putin. He was speaking with reporters at a summit in Tajikistan. Earlier, western leader poked fun at the Russian president at a G7 summit lunch in Germany. They joked whether they should go shirtless to project a manly image. "Jackets on? Jackets off? Do we take our coats off?" British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked as he sat down at the table in Bavaria's picturesque Elmau Castle, where Chancellor Olaf Scholz was hosting the summit of seven powerful democracies. The leader from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the European Union pondered the dilemma. Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, suggested they wait for the official picture before disrobing but then Boris Johnson quipped "We have to show that we're tougher than Putin" and the joke kept rolling. "We're going to get the bare-chested horseback riding display," Trudeau said. "Horseback riding is the best," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, without apparently weighing in on the clothing issue itself. Boris Johnson interjected: "We've got to show them our pecs." In a photo-op in 2009, a shirtless Putin was clicked riding a horse. Putin, a former KGB agent and a black belt in martial arts, is a fitness fanatic. His fit physique on the horseback had become topic of discussion everywhere. The Russian state machinery has been projecting him as a macho, 'manly' leader who was in charge of Russia. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Shirtless western leaders would be a 'disgusting sight': Putin

World leaders mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's tough-man image at a G7 lunch in Germany, joking about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves or even less. Molly Gambhir tells you all about the banter behind the scenes at G7 Summit.

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