In the most bizarre crossover since Tony Romo predicted a SpaceX launch on live TV, Elon Musk has once again thrown a grenade into the sports world — this time by taking aim at the Minnesota Vikings.

During a casual livestream Q&A on his new platform, XtremeX.AI, Musk was asked which NFL team he’d want to own. His response:

“None. If I had my way, I’d just retire the Minnesota Vikings from the football league… just because.”

Yes. Just because.

💥 NFL and Minnesota: Immediately in Uproar

Within minutes, #SkolMusk and #LeaveTheVikesAlone were trending across the country, with everyone from die-hard fans to confused AI bots trying to figure out why the richest man on Earth has beef with the Vikings.

• “Did someone in Minnesota short Tesla stock?”

• “He’s just mad we use Fords to plow snow.”

• “The man tried to colonize Mars, but Minnesota winters broke him.”

One Vikings fan responded with a sign outside U.S. Bank Stadium that read:
“Musk, if you hate purple, just say it.”

🤔 But… Why the Vikings?

Musk gave no clear reason, but offered this series of cryptic follow-up posts on X:

“They’ve had enough chances.”
“11 playoff heartbreaks is just inefficient data storage.”
“The algorithm said their horns are low engagement.”

At one point, he posted a meme of a Tesla Cybertruck running over a foam Viking horn with the caption:
“Optimized performance.”

🧠 NFL Responds With Polite Panic

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, during what was supposed to be a press event about rule changes, was ambushed with questions about Musk’s Viking vendetta.

“We… appreciate Elon’s enthusiasm for innovation. The Minnesota Vikings are a historic and essential part of the league. And no, they are not being retired.”

Unofficially, NFL execs are rumored to be drafting a 96-slide presentation titled: “Why Elon Musk Should Not Buy a Controlling Share of the NFC North.”

💪 Vikings Clap Back

The Vikings social media team responded brilliantly with a GIF of Kirk Cousins saying, “You like that?” over Musk’s face Photoshopped onto a deflated football.

Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson posted:

“Musk can’t retire us if he can’t catch us.”

Head coach Kevin O’Connell, when asked for comment, smirked and said:

“We’ve survived Blair Walsh. We’ll survive Elon Musk.”

🧊 Minnesota Politicians Get Involved (Of Course)

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a sarcastic press statement:

“We thank Mr. Musk for his input and suggest he try ice fishing before insulting a team that helped define Midwestern perseverance.”

🚀 Final Thoughts: Is Musk Just Bored?

Between rockets, Neuralink brain chips, self-driving cars, underground tunnels, and flame throwers, Musk has… apparently found time to hate on a football team.

One sports analyst summed it up best:

“Musk waking up and choosing violence against Minnesota was not on my 2025 bingo card.”