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'Instagram Is for Girls': Elon Musk Reignites Feud with Meta; Sparks Reactions Online
Musk’s five-word reply drew thousands of reactions and reopened criticism over gender stereotypes as the X and Meta rivalry continued.
- On Thursday, Elon Musk declared "Instagram is for girls" in response to venture capitalist Geiger Capital, whose post dismissing the platform sparked immediate viral debate across social media.
- Geiger Capital had announced plans to delete Instagram, framing it as an "inherently female app"; Musk, the Tesla and X boss, joined the thread with his blunt five-word characterization.
- Musk previously made similar remarks in May, stating "Instagram is for girls" while mocking men who share profiles; critics have repeatedly accused him of reinforcing gender stereotypes.
- Reactions remain sharply divided across social media. Some users joked that "X is for the boys," while others argued Instagram serves a diverse user base across all genders.
- The remarks occur within a broader tech rivalry between Musk's X and Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, which have competed aggressively since Meta's 2023 launch of Threads.
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Elon Musk has repeated his 'Instagram is for girls' remark on X after venture capitalist Geiger Capital said it had deleted the app. The post has drawn mixed reactions and revived the Musk vs Meta rivalry. 📲 ‘Instagram Is for Girls’: Elon Musk Reignites Feud With Meta.
·Mumbai, India
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Elon Musk says ‘Instagram is for girls’ in latest Meta feud, sparks online firestorm
Elon Musk’s latest jab at Instagram has reignited tensions with Meta, after his “girls” comment went viral and triggered a wave of mixed reactions across social media platforms.
·New York, United States
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Elon Musk reiterates his claim that Instagram is for girls. Musk reiterated his claim in response to a post shared by venture capitalist Geiger Capital on October 1. He said that he had officially removed Instagram, and that ...
·Kozhikode, India
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