Last night’s intense World Series 2025 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays wasn’t just about the championship — it was about one unexpected spectator: Elon Musk.
Fans were stunned to see the Tesla and SpaceX CEO sitting in the VIP stands at Dodger Stadium, casually dressed in a dark jacket and sunglasses. But what really set the Internet on fire was Musk’s reaction to Will Smith’s game-winning home run in the 11th inning — a hit that sealed the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series titles.
As the ball soared over the wall and the crowd erupted, Musk jumped to his feet, clapped, and exclaimed:
“Damn, that was insane. Guy’s a beast. This guy is built different.”
Within minutes, clips of his reaction spread across social media like wildfire. Fans couldn’t believe that Elon Musk — usually seen talking about rockets, AI, and Mars — had just gone full “sports fan mode” in the middle of Dodger Stadium.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
“Never thought I’d hear Elon Musk sound like a real baseball fan. Dude was hyped!”
Another commented on Reddit:
“For once, Elon looks like a normal guy. No talk about AI — just pure excitement.”
Soon, memes flooded the Internet: Musk standing up in the stands with the caption “Guy’s a beast.” Some joked that “Will Smith might be getting a SpaceX sponsorship after that hit,” while others claimed this was “the most human moment of Elon Musk’s year.”
Sports outlets quickly caught wind of the viral clip. ESPN described it as “a rare glimpse of Musk away from the tech world, caught up in the raw energy of sport.”
USA Today added:
“One short sentence from Elon Musk set the Internet ablaze. It seems even the richest man in the world can’t resist a Will Smith clutch moment.”
Meanwhile, Will Smith, the Dodgers’ hero of the night, was told about Musk’s reaction during the post-game press conference. Laughing, he said:
“He said that? That’s awesome. Guess that swing was strong enough to impress Elon.”
Within hours, hashtags like #ElonMusk #WillSmith #Dodgers were trending worldwide. The phrase “This guy is built different” quickly became a viral caption for sports highlight videos across TikTok and Instagram.
For a man known for sending rockets into orbit and building humanoid robots, Elon Musk managed to go viral simply by being… human.
Fans loved seeing the billionaire forget about Mars for a moment and cheer like everyone else.
As one fan perfectly summed it up:
“For once, Elon didn’t talk about the future — he just lived in the moment.”
Maybe that’s why this clip resonated so much. It wasn’t about Tesla, AI, or technology. It was about one spontaneous reaction, one shared emotion, and one unforgettable hit that reminded millions of people that even Elon Musk can lose himself in the thrill of the game.
