Elon Musk’s blade-runner-meets-brick monstrosity, the Cybertruck, is once again proving that it’s more of a marketing stunt than a functional vehicle. This time, Tesla just halted all deliveries because, and I can't believe I'm writing this with a straight face, the glue holding the exterior panels in place is failing. Yes, you read that right—the $100k stainless steel exoskeleton (which Musk once hyped as bulletproof) is now peeling off like cheap wallpaper.

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Turns out, the glue holding the metal siding in place is failing, particularly in cold weather, which is a bit of a problem when you’re trying to sell it as an indestructible, go-anywhere apocalypse truck. Owners are posting photos of sharp-edged metal flaps flapping in the wind, and in at least one case, the entire front bumper was dangling like a loose shoelace. In fact, the situation got so bad some customers took the nuclear option and reported it to NHTSA. Tesla’s response? Silence. 

Now if you’ve been following the Cybertruck drama, this latest issue shouldn’t shock you. In short, this thing has been a rolling disaster from day one. For instance, the accelerator pedal gets stuck, causing unintended acceleration (which is kind of a problem), plastic trim pieces have been flying off like confetti, and the truck’s  braking system has been problematic enough to trigger delivery stops before.

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Oh and don’t forget the WhistlinDiesel moment—when a YouTuber put the Cybertruck through a real-world durability test and found out it was basically a truck with Playstation 2 graphics put together with scotch tape. But hey, Musk swears he knows more about manufacturing than anyone alive: "At this point, I think I know more about manufacturing than anyone currently alive on Earth." — Elon Musk, circa 2021 LOL. 

Now to be fair, Tesla initially claimed the Cybertruck had almost 2 million reservations, with Musk saying demand was “so far off the hook, you can’t even see the hook.” However, here’s the reality check: They barely sold 39,000 trucks last year. Which means, Tesla is now forced to slash interest rates to 2% just to move inventory, and they’ve even removed badges from unsold Foundation Series models to make them easier to dump. 

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But who needs to worry about that, when you have someone that looks at you like Trump looks at Elon. Simply put, the Commander and Chief is publicly encouraging Americans to buy Teslas as a way to show support for Musk. Because nothing says "great product" like needing a political endorsement to sell it. 

In the end, I’m not saying the Cybertruck is officially a full–on flop. I’m just saying that the Cybertruck should have been Tesla’s halo product—a jaw-dropping, category-defining truck that silenced the haters. Instead, it’s turned into a meme on wheels, and Tesla is scrambling to fix problems that never should have made it past quality control. The absolute hilarious part? This was supposed to be the truck of the future, but now it’s becoming more evident that the very same truck is struggling to keep itself together—literally. 

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In the meantime, keep an eye on this story—especially regarding what Elon does with the mess. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise? Or maybe, Elon should start DOGE’ing his own company? Only time will tell, but for now, place your bets accordingly, friends. And as always, stay safe and stay frosty! Until next time…

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