A trending video of a lookalike of Elon Musk and a do-it-yourself Cybertruck that was spotted navigating the roads in Pakistan has garnered the interest of social media participants all over the world. The similarity between the person and Tesla’s CEO along with a regionally made prototype of the distinctive vehicle has gotten netizens starstruck.
Clips depict the doppelganger exiting the replica truck, greeting curious passersby with a wave of his hand, and interacting with the crowd, fueling speculation about his true identity and engineering skills behind the replica truck. Most viewers marveled at how detailed the replica Cybertruck looked, constructed using locally sourced materials.
Social media sites like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter have been inundated with responses, memes, and appreciation of the ingenuity on show. While some netizens were speculating about who the impersonator was, others were concentrating on the creativity involved in the replica.
The phenomenon is a reflection of Pakistan’s active DIY culture and the fascination of the masses with international tech icons like Musk. The viral phenomenon continues to attract attention locally and globally.