During the VCT Champions 2023, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk received a less-than-warm welcome from the crowd. As the camera focused on him, the audience erupted in boos, expressing their true feelings towards him. This negative reaction was perhaps the strongest sentiment displayed throughout the event.
Caster Lauren “Pansy” Scott couldn’t help but comment on the moment, noting that the crowd’s reaction to Musk may have been even more significant than the reception given to professional player TenZ. While TenZ received a positive response, Musk faced a chorus of jeers. Even during the game, as Evil Geniuses dominated against Paper Rex, the crowd continued to express their displeasure with Musk, chanting “Bring back Twitter!” in reference to his rebranding of the platform to X.
Twitter has long been a thriving space for esports and gaming, providing a centralized yet individualistic platform for the community to gather. However, with Musk’s rebranding, many longtime users and esports enthusiasts feel that they are losing the Twitter they once knew and loved. Hence, the crowd’s negative reaction towards Musk.
The VCT Champions Tour season concluded in Los Angeles, with Evil Geniuses emerging as the world champions of VCT 2023. It has been an incredible weekend for VALORANT esports.
| Time | Score |
|---|---|
| Aug. 26 | Evil Geniuses vs. Paper Rex |
Source: DOTESPORTS
