Elon Musk deserts his orange idol to momentarily erase Will Smith’s Oscar slap

The bizarre friendship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has been nothing short of a reality TV show—entertaining yet cringe-inducing. Their interactions play out like a scripted drama, especially in the wake of Musk’s split from Grimes, where he seems to have turned to Trump for some sweet solace. After all, when it comes to the two of them, they’ve collectively sired 17 kids with six different women, making their dynamic even more of a spectacle.

Recently, things got a little too cozy between the two. Musk even playfully dubbed himself “DARK MAGA” while energetically bouncing around like an over-caffeinated toddler. This alliance seemed destined for glory—until Will Smith crashed the party, reminiscent of that infamous Oscar moment where he slapped Chris Rock.

On October 10, Musk attempted to steal back the limelight by debuting Tesla’s latest creation: the Optimus robot. This event, cleverly named “We, Robot,” felt like a nod to the 2004 sci-fi classic *I, Robot*, which featured robots that may not be as friendly as they appeared. Just like the film’s detective, Del Spooner, who was forced to confront the sinister potential of these mechanical beings, we’re left wondering about the future of Musk’s creations. While he promises a robot that can make sandwiches and walk dogs, the fear of an uprising isn’t far-fetched.

However, the buzz around the Optimus reveal inadvertently shone a new light on Will Smith, as audiences revisited his role as a techno-skeptic hero in *I, Robot*. After being the butt of jokes for his Oscar night outburst, Smith’s portrayal is now getting appreciation, almost overshadowing that infamous slap.

Yet, there’s an underlying worry. With Musk’s growing obsession with creating interactive robots, it feels like he’s in search of a new partner—perhaps a tech-savvy companion to match his ambitions. Given his penchant for fatherhood, his recent quip about “giving a baby” to Taylor Swift adds an even weirder layer to this narrative. If Will Smith ever feels the urge to dish out another slap, there’s a strong contender in Musk’s robotic dreams that might just deserve it!