Elon Musk Lookalike Goes Viral After Aberdeen Encounter

A man from Luxembourg named Hugo One, who works as a singer, found himself the center of attention in Aberdeen after being mistaken for Elon Musk. The 28-year-old reported being frequently confused for the well-known business figure, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla. During an evening out with friends, he was greeted with shouts of "you're Elon Musk" from a group of excited onlookers. They were so convinced of the resemblance that they captured the moment on camera.

Hugo, who is often approached by people pointing out his similarity to Musk, has even been asked for selfies. Musk, who is 53 years old and serves as a senior advisor to the White House, is famous for his work with SpaceX, Tesla, and X, formerly known as Twitter.

Despite the attention, Hugo remains unfazed by the comparisons and plans to keep his current style. He expressed his feelings, saying he was tired of the constant comparisons. He added that he doesn't view the comparison as a compliment, but he found the situation amusing. He also acknowledged that it has helped bring attention to his work.

Hugo, who previously taught English and French, first noticed the resemblance to Musk in 2018. He receives comments about the similarity a few times a month but is grateful for the positive reactions. During a road trip with friends in Scotland, he experienced a similar situation in Aberdeen, where he was mistaken for Musk multiple times in one night.

After sharing the encounter on social media, the video quickly gained over 1.5 million views. Many viewers agreed with the comparison. Hugo was surprised by the viral attention. He maintains a lighthearted attitude, stating that he doesn't mind the comparisons as long as people understand he doesn't share Musk's views.