Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “With All the Negativity, I Was Annoyed When a Man Started Taking Pictures Of My Cybertruck, But As I Watched Him, Admiration Replaced Irritation"

When he parked his new Cybertruck, a Tesla owner expected the worst. But what happened next was almost shocking. 

Imagine driving a Tesla Cybertruck in a busy downtown area, and then a crowd gathers. You are expecting the worst to happen. Are they going to do something violent? Should you get back in your truck and leave before something bad happens?

Louis Sonny found himself in a situation where he didn't know what would happen next. I discovered his Cybertruck post while checking out information on the Tesla Cybertruck Owner's Facebook page. 

The Cybertruck owner was expecting something terrible to happen. However, this situation was very different from what was happening in some cities nationwide. Tesla owners are taking the brunt of anger against Elon Musk.  

What Happened Next Was a Surprise

Louis says, "Early this morning, around 6 AM, I stopped by Dunkin' Donuts to grab breakfast for the office. As I stepped out of my Cybertruck, a man started taking pictures. At first, I was annoyed, but then, with all the negativity you hear these days, I found myself watching him, watching my Cybertruck."

The man was not there to shout an obscenity or give the middle finger to Louis; he was there to take pictures and give him a thumbs up instead. The situation turned from irritation and concern to admiration for his truck. 

Louis says, "And in that moment, admiration replaced irritation. Needless to say, I understand why he took the photo, so I decided to take one, too."

The image is from Louis Sonny

But Not All Tesla Cybertruck Encounters Are Positive.

In another Facebook post, I found a picture of a Tesla Cybertruck parked on a city street that had been egged, and dog feces had been spread on the roof of the controversial electric truck. Here is the image.

The caption read, "Someone spent a lot of money to egg this Tesla Cybertruck."

The two posts drew a lot of comments from readers. Here are a few of the most relevant.

James Mackey says, "Love seeing these posts. Thanks. While at Whole Foods the other day, a couple approached me to ask if they could take a photo of my Cybertruck. I said of course. They were enthusiastic. I asked if they wanted to go for a quick ride around the block. They didn't hesitate."

"It turns out they are a Polish couple visiting the US and traveling the States for two weeks. They had never seen a CT in real life. Feeling the acceleration and taking photos in the truck was the highlight of their second day. It was a thrill for me to share it."

Kristopher Vermillion says, "The positive reactions have far outweighed the negative, in my experience. Every time someone gets excited and asks to "see it," I feel like that's worth all the middle fingers and shouts out the windows."

Michael Cervellino - "Welcome to the club! The admirers outweigh the haters!"

Jess N James Estep, "I am shocked at all the strong feelings, good and bad; kids are awesome, though; a school teacher contacted us asking us if we would let her kindergarten class take a "tour" of my Cybertruck. I said, sure!" 

Image from Jess N James Estep as a kindergarten class tours the Cybertruck

Once Proud Tesla Owner's Pride is Turning to Shame 

Automotive News says that Club Tesla Quebec members, in a survey, said about 50% of owners said they did not want to participate in public Tesla events. 

Stéphane Pascalon, president of Club Tesla Quebec, said in a recent interview, "Previously, they were very proud of their car, and now we can see that the actions of Elon Musk really divide people, so it's more difficult to be proud of having a Tesla today." 

Pascalon has heard of several instances from the club's 1,700 members in which Tesla owners were shown the middle finger or treated aggressively on the road because of anger toward Musk. About 4% of survey respondents said they were not planning to buy a Tesla as their next EV purchase, and a smaller fraction wanted to sell the Tesla vehicles they currently own, he said.

This anger is often the result of Musk's controversial actions or statements, which have divided public opinion. 

Earlier this month, I reported that a Tesla dealer in Loveland, Colorado, had experienced three acts of violence against them in ten days. You can read my report here.

Final Thoughts and Questions For Tesla and Cybertruck Owners

Not all interactions with the controversial Tesla Cybertruck and other models are negative. 

One Cybertruck owner says, "I just walked out of Schnucks, and as I opened my door, this older woman asked me what kind of vehicle this is. I told her a Cybertruck, and she replied, gorgeous!"

Another owner says, "The seniors are almost as enthusiastic as the kids. A senior stopped her car in front of me to block me at the Tractor Supply, wanting to take pictures. She said the ladies at the Senior Center would love it."

We want to hear from you.

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Check out my Tesla Cybertruck story titled; My Tesla Cybertruck Was Keyed With a Knife Down the Side, I’m a School Teacher, My Husband is a Construction Worker, and We’ve Worked Incredibly Hard to Own Our CT

I am Denis Flierl, a Senior Torque News Reporter since 2012. My 30+ year tenure in the automotive industry, initially in a consulting role with every major car brand and later as a freelance journalist test-driving new vehicles, has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge. I specialize in reporting the latest automotive news and providing expert analysis on Subaru, which you'll find here, ensuring that you, as a reader, are always well-informed and up-to-date. Follow me on my X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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