Elon Musk draws criticism for fire-spewing merchandise
The serial entrepreneur has released a flamethrower—which he is calling ‘not-a-flamethrower’ for legal reasons—in his latest move to draw a crowd. Will this new effort backfire?
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has its first product for sale—and it’s a very hot item.
The organization released a $500 gun that produces a flame, though it’s been referring to the product as “not-a-flamethrower” to appease legal authorities.
Musk has been crowing about the product from his very active Twitter account:
First 1000 Boring Company Flamethrowers being picked up today! pic.twitter.com/hBMp5fGzAB
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 9, 2018
For those who question the usefulness of Musk’s new toy, the tech tycoon had some suggestions:
Flamethrower obv best way to light your fireplace/BBQ. No more need to use a dainty “match” to ignite! If no wood, just drop your flamethrower in fire place! It will generate way more warmth than a quaint pile of logs.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 9, 2018
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