Elon Musk is one of our generation’s most influential creators. From his ventures with SpaceX and Tesla, Musk is set to save the world one electric car at a time.
But when he’s not trying to convince the world to switch over to electric homes and cars, what is the real-life Tony Stark up to? He took to Instagram this weekend to reveal his more “practical” projects.
His latest project for The Boring Company: a flamethrower for the very affordable price of only $500.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeeTFQ7AYhy/
So when they’re not digging tunnels beneath the streets, they’re making weapons to defend ourselves from zombies, right? Elon had some fun with his Twitter users.
The Boring Company flamethrower guaranteed to liven up any party! https://t.co/n2FiZimJia
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
When the zombie apocalypse happens, you’ll be glad you bought a flamethrower. Works against hordes of the undead or your money back!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
You’d need millions of zombies for a so-called “apocalypse” anyway. Where would I even get a factory big enough to make so many!?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
Musk made sure to reassure those interested in purchasing the flamethrower that the legality and safety of them are “a-ok” and more about fun.
ATF says any flamethrower with a flame shorter than 10 ft is A-ok. Our design is max fun for least danger. I’d be way more scared of a steak knife.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
Apparently, there are 20,000 of these things available to the public.
1,000 ordered already, only 19,000 left!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
Elon definitely doesn’t want you to buy one…
Obviously, a flamethrower is a super terrible idea. Definitely don’t buy one.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
Unless you like fun
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
— Steven | ZeRoyalViking (@ZeRoyalViking) January 28, 2018
He’s Elon Musk, how can you say no?
Your aggressive marketing tactics have me sold. pic.twitter.com/LR6j9lBG0P
— Muselk (@MrMuselk) January 28, 2018
The rumor that I’m secretly creating a zombie apocalypse to generate demand for flamethrowers is completely false
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeeUSFwgLrM/
Or we can use them for culinary arts.
Ok
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018
But you might want to avoid running at your cameraman…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeeYW0NA1HU/
