Will MrBeast become Threads' CEO? YouTuber surpasses Mark Zuckerberg's follower count on 'Twitter killer' app, fans ask 'can I have feastables'
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Mark Zuckerberg's Instagram Threads app finally made its highly anticipated debut on July 6, attracting numerous prominent figures eager to make their mark on the platform. Among them was YouTube sensation MrBeast, who entered the Threads scene with his unique approach. Engaging his initial audience on the app, MrBeast requested Zuckerberg to appoint him as the CEO of Threads.
Having already established his dominance on YouTube and Twitter, MrBeast now sets his sights on conquering the Threads app. His request to Zuckerberg to assume the role of CEO pays homage to his previous plea to Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Twitter, showcasing his determination to make his mark in the online world.
'Like this if Zuck should make me CEO'
MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, made his presence felt on the Threads app with his initial post. In his post, MrBeast expressed that the users should like it if they believed Mark Zuckerberg ought to appoint him as the CEO of the Threads app.
MrBeast wrote, "Like this if @zuck should make me CEO."
While Jimmy typically utilizes Twitter as a platform to announce new projects and engage with his audience, Threads offers him an additional avenue to connect with his followers. It also presents an opportunity for him to potentially share exclusive content or provide updates regarding his various ventures.
MrBeast surpasses Mark Zuckerberg's followers count
The renowned YouTube star has achieved an impressive feat on the Threads app, surpassing its creator, Mark Zuckerberg, in terms of follower count. Despite joining the app just a few hours ago, Jimmy already boasts 672K followers, while Mark trails behind with 654K followers.
As one of the most influential personalities in the realm of social media, MrBeast wasted no time in establishing his presence on the Threads app. Within a remarkably short period, his follower count experienced a remarkable surge.
'Can I have the Feastables'
As MrBeast made his debut on the Twitter killer platform, fans swiftly took notice of Jimmy's request to Mark Zuckerberg and expressed their views. One user wrote, "If that happens can I have the Feastables." Another user wrote, "Do it @zuck." Another MrBeast fan suspected that a collab between Zuckerberg and MrBeast might be on the way and wrote, "the ultimate collab? 👀"
