GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: The announcement of a Tesla giveaway by MrBeast created quite a buzz on Instagram's Threads app as it marked the app's official launch. The news sparked a lot of interest and excitement among his fan base.
Being a prominent philanthropic YouTuber, MrBeast was quick to join Threads and achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to become one of the first creators to reach 1 million followers on the platform. In a grand gesture, MrBeast's initial engagement with his followers on Threads involved humorously requesting Zuckerberg to appoint him as the CEO.
'Rethread so people are aware'
MrBeast caused a heightened sense of excitement on the Threads app, which is owned by the Meta CEO, as he revealed an enticing surprise - a Tesla giveaway. In his announcement, MrBeast expressed his enthusiasm, stating that in celebration of Threads' launch, he would be giving away a Tesla to a fortunate follower within 48 hours. He urged users not to overlook the importance of sharing the post, ensuring that everyone had an opportunity to participate. This revelation generated a lot of buzz among users, with many eagerly spreading the information to ensure widespread awareness of this incredible opportunity. Some users noticed a stark contrast in MrBeast's level of enthusiasm on Threads, leading them to accuse him of cheating on Twitter.
MrBeast wrote, "To celebrate Threads launching, I’m gonna give this Tesla to a random follower in 48 hours! Rethread so people are aware ❤️."
'You Twitter cheater'
MrBeast's unexpected announcement elicited a range of reactions from his fans. Numerous users eagerly expressed their emotions and thoughts regarding the Tesla giveaway. One user wrote, "Celebrate but with competitor cars what a move hahahaha." Another user wrote, "Lmao Elon would be so mad. I need to win this!" A user stated, "Give it to me, you twitter cheater." A user wondered, "I think Elon hiding in the car." Another commented sarcastically, "Let's hope some guy named Elon isn't the random follower."
'MrBeast sets new records in online dominance'
In the hours following the opening of Threads by Meta, intense competition for followers ensued between MrBeast and Mark Zuckerberg. Astonishingly, Threads achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 50 million users within a single day of its launch. While both MrBeast and Zuckerberg had already crossed the 1 million follower mark, it was MrBeast who emerged as the undeniable leader, amassing a staggering 2.6 million followers and securing the title of the most followed individual on Threads.
This exceptional feat only underscores the vast reach he commands across the internet. It comes as no surprise, considering his massive YouTube subscriber base of over 165 million. His overwhelming presence and influence in the digital realm continue to propel him to new heights on various platforms.
