#ElonMusk ’s latest online exchange has once again turned a casual spat into viral entertainment. This time, the stage was set by a disagreement with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary over in-flight Wi-Fi — and it quickly escalated into takeover humour.
The spark came during a recent X (formerly Twitter) outage in the United States, which left users unable to load feeds or post content. As complaints surged, Ryanair couldn’t resist poking fun, cheekily suggesting Musk might need better Wi-Fi himself.
💬 Musk’s Viral One-Liner
Musk fired back with a joke that instantly caught fire online:
“Should I buy Ryanair and put someone whose actual name is Ryan in charge?”
The tongue-in-cheek comment unleashed a flood of memes, AI images, and mock corporate proposals across X.
🤖 Netizens Join the Fun
Users tagged Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, asking about Ryanair’s market value and even requesting a shortlist of “top Ryans” suitable for the CEO role.
One widely shared post featured an AI-generated image of actor Ryan Reynolds in executive attire alongside Musk, captioned as a once-in-a-lifetime chance for internet comedy.
Even everyday users named Ryan joined the party — one joked, “Make me CEO and I’ll give all Ryans a discount.”
⚡ The Real Dispute Behind the Joke
Behind the humour lies an ongoing disagreement. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has openly dismissed both Musk and the idea of installing Starlink on Ryanair flights, citing fuel penalties and short flight durations.
Musk, however, disagrees — arguing that internet connectivity is becoming an expectation, not a premium feature, and warning that airlines resisting it could lose passengers.
🧠 Bottom Line
What began as a Wi-Fi dig turned into a masterclass in internet humour — proving once again that when Elon Musk jokes, the internet listens… and memes follow.
