Tesla influencer clique debate: only Cybercab and Optimus results matter, say critics
JOBhakdi · x · 2026-09-05
A Tesla commentator argues the company keeps inviting the same small group of influencers to events, creating an out-of-touch clique that makes the brand look cringe to outsiders and should rotate invites. Quoting that take, JOBhakdi disagrees: none of the influencer or communication strategy matters in any financially measurable way — the only things that matter are Cybercab transporting people flawlessly and cheaply, and Optimus achieving human-level dexterity and intelligence below human labor cost. The exchange highlights tension between product execution and brand marketing in robotics companies.
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