Chaos erupted at a McDonald's rally in Cuba when tech billionaire Elon Musk accidentally set off his flamethrower, causing a massive power outage in the entire country. The event, which was supposed to showcase Musk's latest invention, quickly turned into a scene straight out of a slapstick comedy.
Witnesses reported seeing Musk enthusiastically demonstrating the flamethrower to a group of onlookers when he accidentally pressed the wrong button, unleashing a torrent of flames that quickly engulfed the fast-food restaurant and nearby power lines. As the flames spread, panic ensued as customers and employees scrambled to safety, with Musk himself reportedly shouting, "Oops, my bad!"
The power outage that followed left the entire country of Cuba in darkness, with residents taking to social media to share their disbelief at the bizarre turn of events. Memes and jokes flooded the internet, with many poking fun at Musk's penchant for pushing the boundaries of technology.
In a statement following the incident, Musk apologized for the mishap, attributing it to a "minor technical glitch" in the flamethrower's design. He also offered to cover the cost of repairs for the affected McDonald's location and pledged to donate solar panels to help restore power to Cuba.
Despite the chaos and confusion caused by Musk's flamethrower mishap, some couldn't help but see the humor in the situation. One Twitter user quipped, "Who knew that Elon Musk's flamethrower would be the spark that finally brought light to Cuba?"
