Mark Zuckerberg has long been lampooned for his slightly eccentric demeanour, with social media users frequently joking that his stiff mannerisms are more robotic than human. Now, the Meta chief executive has gone viral once again for a another bizarre moment.
While appearing alongside Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang on the Cheeky Pint Podcast—hosted by Stripe co-founder John Collison—Zuckerberg was captured visibly struggling with, or at least failing to enjoy, a pint of Guinness.
Although the two-hour conversation took place in a mock Irish pub, it was Zuckerberg’s awkward attempt at drinking his beer—rather than any of his insights—that instantly stole the spotlight.
Throughout the episode, the panel discussed critical topics surrounding AI training benchmarks and next-generation model developments.
This is far from the first time Zuckerberg’s drinking habits have sparked internet frenzy. Back in 2018, while testifying before House and Senate committees during the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal, his rigid posture and methodical sip of water ignited a wave of viral memes and videos.
That moment served as a primary catalyst for the running internet joke that the tech mogul might actually be an android in disguise.
Despite the social media side-show, Meta continues to press forward with major tech reveals, recently announcing its latest generation of VR glasses. The sleek, highly capable smart eyewear brings the form factor far closer to traditional spectacles.
While the device still relies on a tethered wire connected to an external battery pack, almost every other component has been dramatically streamlined.
The new glasses are five times lighter than the Meta Quest 3 launched in 2023, yet they pack a punch with a 5K Infinite Display driven by advanced micro-OLED panels to deliver exceptionally sharp visuals.
This upgrade means users can experience a rich, theatre-grade viewing setup anywhere simply by slipping them on—a display capability so refined that Meta has officially touted it as an IMAX Enhanced certified VR device.