Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill
It seems even the richest and most influential people can fall short when it comes to paying their bills. Recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk found himself in a rather embarrassing situation when a small bakery in California called him out for an unpaid bill.
The bakery, known for its delicious pastries and bread, had catered an event for Musk’s company but had not received payment for their services. After several attempts to contact Musk’s team went unanswered, the bakery decided to publicly shame the billionaire by posting about the unpaid bill on social media.
Surprisingly, Musk quickly issued an apology and promised to settle the bill immediately. In a rare show of humility, the tech mogul admitted his mistake and took full responsibility for the oversight. He also offered to make a donation to the bakery’s chosen charity as a gesture of goodwill.
It just goes to show that no matter how successful you are, it’s important to always remember your manners and honor your commitments. Even someone as powerful as Elon Musk can’t escape the consequences of not paying their bills on time.