**Tesla’s European Sales Halve, Indicating Strong Backlash Against Musk: Is It the Cars or the Tweets?**
In a shocking turn of events that has left analysts scratching their heads and meme-makers rubbing their hands in glee, Tesla’s European sales have reportedly halved, leading many to wonder if the real reason is the cars or the tweets. Yes, folks, it seems that the electric car company’s sales are now as low as a European summer’s sun.
“Honestly, I thought I was buying a car, not a subscription to Elon Musk’s Twitter feed,” said Hans Gruber, a disgruntled Tesla owner from Berlin. “I just wanted to drive to work, not get into a heated debate about Mars colonization every time I hit the accelerator.”
The backlash appears to stem from Musk’s recent Twitter escapades, where he suggested that Tesla owners should “embrace the chaos” and “consider trading their cars for a pet rock.” This left many potential buyers wondering if they’d be better off investing in a rock that doesn’t require charging.
“I was all set to buy a Tesla until I saw Musk tweet about how he’s going to launch a new line of ‘Musk-ified’ pet rocks,” said Ingrid von Wurst, a confused customer from Munich. “I mean, who needs a car when you can have a rock that tweets back?”
In response to the plummeting sales, Tesla has announced a new marketing campaign: “Drive Your Dreams, Not Your Tweets.” The campaign features a series of ads showcasing the car’s features while promising that the only thing you’ll hear from your Tesla is the sweet sound of silence—unless you count the occasional “I’m sorry, I can’t do that, Dave.”
Meanwhile, Musk has taken to Twitter to address the situation, tweeting, “If you can’t handle the heat, stay out of the electric kitchen. Also, I’m launching a new line of kitchen appliances. #MuskKitchen.”
As Tesla’s sales continue to plummet, one thing is clear: the only thing more electric than their cars is the backlash against their CEO. So, if you’re in Europe and looking for a new ride, you might want to consider a bicycle—at least it won’t tweet at you.
