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Elon Musk's Fork-and-Spoons Balancing Act Captivates Internet

A video of Musk balancing cutlery during a $1 million-per-seat dinner at Mar-a-Lago has garnered over 7.5 million views and sparked widespread online reactions.

  • Elon Musk balanced a fork and two spoons on his fingertip during an exclusive dinner hosted by Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on March 15, 2025.
  • The video, shared on social media on March 21, has gone viral, amassing over 7.5 million views and generating significant online commentary.
  • Musk described the act on X (formerly Twitter), calling it 'a fork and two spoons balanced on the tip of my finger.'
  • Social media reactions ranged from admiration for Musk's ingenuity and playful nature to humorous remarks about his eccentricity.
  • The trick involved Musk moving his hand while balancing the cutlery, a technique noted for its difficulty compared to stationary balancing methods.
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