Elon Musk has never been one to follow the rules, but his latest viral moment has nothing to do with rockets, AI, or government reform. Instead, the world’s richest man has sparked a surprising online debate — all over the way he eats his French fries.

A recent photo taken aboard a private plane showed Musk dining with President-Elect Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump Jr., and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. While the gathering itself drew political attention, it was Musk’s eating habits that stole the spotlight. In the image, Musk can be seen pouring ketchup directly onto a full carton of McDonald’s fries — a move many viewers found bizarre.

Social media exploded instantly. One user wrote, “Elon putting ketchup straight into the box — psycho behavior.” Another added, “This photo confirms he’s one of those people who covers the fries instead of dipping.” The internet humorously declared the behavior “chaotic,” even “unhinged,” though some defended the technique as efficient — fitting for the man chosen to spearhead Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, a regulatory-slashing initiative jokingly nicknamed “DOGE.”

The odd food moment comes as Musk, whose net worth sits at $315.7 billion, remains one of the most influential figures in business and politics. Known for his unconventional methods and bold decision-making, he continues to break norms whether launching companies or eating fast food.

Though trivial, the fry-ketchup debate has reignited public fascination with Musk’s quirks. Whether he’s redefining space travel or disrupting dinner etiquette, one thing is certain: Elon Musk knows how to keep the internet talking.