Mark Cuban, the well-known tech mogul and one of the sharks on ABC’s Shark Tank, recently stirred up social media with his revelation that he would love to buy X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, from Elon Musk. Cuban’s comments during a conversation with Wired’s Lauren Goode have sent the internet into a frenzy, with many users pleading for the return of the iconic blue bird logo.

Cuban’s Bold Statement

While joking about his desire to purchase X, Cuban remarked, “If I had enough money, I’d buy it in a heartbeat.” However, he acknowledged that he currently lacks the funds for such a major acquisition. Cuban has openly criticized Musk’s management of the platform, expressing his frustration with the changes implemented since Musk’s takeover.

“I wish I could [buy X]. There’s no reason for him [Musk] to sell it,” Cuban stated in an interview with Business Insider, highlighting his discontent with the current direction of the platform.

Social Media Reactions

Cuban’s comments quickly went viral, leading to an outpouring of reactions on social media. Many users reminisced about the “good old days” of Twitter, voicing their desire to revert to the platform’s original format. Comments such as “TAKE ME BACK!” and “IDC who buys it, JUST BRING THE BIRD BACK!” flooded timelines, reflecting a collective yearning for the previous iteration of the site.

One user passionately implored, “Please, buy it from him! We’re so tired of Elon!” showcasing the widespread sentiment among those dissatisfied with Musk’s management.

Financial Realities and Skepticism

Despite the enthusiasm, not everyone believes Cuban’s acquisition is a feasible dream. Critics pointed out the financial challenges he would face, with some noting, “Ridiculous, his net worth is $5 billion and half of that of the basketball team. Elon’s Tesla bonus was over $50 billion—Cuban’s net worth is pocket change to Elon.”

As reported by Forbes, Cuban’s net worth stands at approximately $5.7 billion, which means he would need to come up with a significant amount of capital to even consider purchasing X. As one commenter wisely pointed out, “He’s $39 billion short. He can’t afford X!”