Mark Zuckerberg's beard saga: Meta CEO's photoshopped pic goes viral; wife Priscilla Chan has this to say

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently made headlines not for a groundbreaking tech revelation but for a digitally altered image that gave him a rugged, bearded appearance. The viral frenzy began when Mike Rundle, a user on the social platform X, shared an edited screenshot from Zuckerberg's Instagram video, showcasing him with a tan, beard, and mustache.

This playful edit sparked a wave of humorous reactions and speculation across social media.

Zuckerberg's Beard Edit Goes Viral

The viral moment began when Zuckerberg shared insights into Meta's advancements in AI technology via an Instagram video on April 18. However, it was the edited frame from this video, initially mistaken by many as real, that stole the spotlight. The altered image, portraying Zuckerberg with a beard and a subtle smirk, garnered over 2 million views and sparked widespread discussion.

Social media users were captivated by the convincing nature of the edited image, with many mistaking it for a genuine transformation. A comparison between Zuckerberg's original clean-shaven appearance and the bearded version further fueled the online buzz.

Netizens marveled at the transformation, with comments ranging from playful jests to genuine curiosity about the billionaire's grooming choices. One user wrote, "He actually looks good in this, I didn’t think it would ever happen." Another one stated, "Finally a billionaire doing something interesting with his money (in this case, developing rizz)."

Priscilla Chan Joins The Fun
Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan, also joined the fun by sharing the edited photo on her Instagram Stories, playfully questioning her husband's whereabouts amidst the beard commotion.

"Anyone seen my husband??? And who is this guy?" Chan captioned the altered photo. This lighthearted exchange further fueled the social media buzz surrounding the 'beard saga.'

Zuckerberg Reacts To Viral Pic

The edited image's popularity led to its reposting on platforms like Instagram's The Shade Room, where Zuckerberg humorously engaged with the post inquiring, asking, "Okay who did this?"

He even hinted at the possibility of embracing the bearded look, posting a photo of a razor and a pensive emoji on his Instagram Story, accompanied by the song reference, 'They don’t love it' by Jack Harlow, hinting at his contemplation about shaving.

Reflecting on the entire scenario, Rundle tweeted, “Love that Zuck went from wondering who made the beard edit to contemplating not shaving anymore in just a few hours. It’s happening!”