Remember that episode of The Simpsons where Homer Simpson meets his long-lost brother, Herb, and is given full control to design a car? The result is a comically overengineered disaster: multiple horns, bubble domes, shag carpeting, and a price tag that bankrupts the company. Elon Musk must have taken notes, because the Tesla Cybertruck is real-life proof that The Homer lives—only it costs more, breaks faster, and somehow makes even less sense.
1. Bulletproof Glass That Shatters On Stage
Tesla claimed the Cybertruck had “thermonuclear explosion-proof glass.” In reality, it shattered during the live demo when Musk threw a steel ball at it. The second attempt used a tennis ball to avoid more embarrassment.
Claim: Bulletproof
Reality: Not even demo-proof
2. An “Exoskeleton” That Isn’t
Musk hyped the Cybertruck as having an armored exoskeleton. That sounds cool until you realize it dents, rusts, is expensive to repair, and doesn’t meet any accepted standard for structural exoskeletons.
Claim: Space-grade armored shell
Reality: Just a stainless steel cosplay panel with sharp edges and bad glue
It literally slices vegetables. Tesla fans have broken fingers testing the frunk. Panels fall off because of adhesive failure. And it might be the most dangerous pedestrian-killing machine on the road today.
3. “Full Self-Driving” That Isn’t Included (Or Real)
The Cybertruck was supposed to come with Tesla’s $12,000 Full Self-Driving. Many early buyers didn’t even get it as an option. Even now, it’s not reliable, not autonomous, and not legal without constant driver intervention.
Claim: It drives itself
Reality: It doesn’t
Also: it was supposed to be built for any planet. They had to stop building it on this one.
4. Recalls, Safety Hazards, and a Year of Mayhem
There have been at least 9 recalls since launch:
- Accelerator pedals getting stuck
- Sharp metal panel edges
- Faulty windshield wipers
- Structural glue failures
The year began with a Cybertruck burning outside Trump Tower. Again, not Tesla’s fault, but almost symbolic.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s profits collapsed 71%, inventory is piling up with 10,000+ unsold units, and early buyers are discovering massive depreciation: someone who paid ~$100,000 was offered only $65,000 by Tesla months later.
Reality Check: It’s too big, too sharp, too unsafe, and too embarrassing to park in public.
5. “Just One More Thing…” — Then He Sh*ts Himself
Elon Musk loves to imitate Steve Jobs. At product launches, he often pauses dramatically, grins, and says: “Just one more thing…” expecting the crowd to gasp.
Steve Jobs followed that line with the MacBook Air or the iPhone. Musk followed it with a vehicle that literally broke on stage, then followed up by forgetting the specs, misquoting the price, and getting drowned out by the sound of awkward silence.
If The Simpsons episode had a sequel, Homer would’ve farted into the PA system, slipped on a hubcap, and driven The Homer through a brick wall. That’s basically what Musk did—but with shareholder money.*
If The Simpsons wrote a sequel to that episode, Homer would’ve unveiled the Cybertruck, tripped over the extension cord, and accidentally set the building on fire.
Bonus: Other Claims That Didn’t Pan Out
- $40,000 Price Tag? Not even close. Tesla offered early deliveries to those willing to pay $120,000.
- 6,000 lb Towing Claims? Reality fell short, and hitches were breaking under stress.
- Most Depreciating Vehicle Ever? It’s getting close. Some units lost over $30,000 in value in less than a year.
- Off-Road King? Struggles in water, snow, and sand.
Conclusion: The Cybertruck is The Homer. But worse. At least The Homer was funny on purpose. This is just tragic parody made real. If Musk wasn’t a billionaire, we’d all recognize the Cybertruck for what it is: a punchline with a VIN number.
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