Plane passenger offered $100K by tech tycoon called a ‘creep’
A tech tycoon has caused outrage online after allegedly offering $100,000 to a passenger on a Delta flight to remove her face mask during the flight. The incident, which took place last week, has been widely criticised on social media.
The tycoon in question is Steve Kirsch, a Silicon Valley veteran with a net worth of $230 million. Kirsch is known for his work in the tech industry, having co-founded Frame Technology Corp and created the search engine Infoseek.
In 2020, Kirsch set up a fund to research potential COVID treatments but has since become a vocal critic of authorised COVID vaccines and spread “misinformation” about the pandemic online.
Kirsch, who describes himself as a “truth-teller” and “critical thinker” on Twitter, started a bidding war with the passenger, who reportedly worked for a pharma company, but was unsuccessful in persuading her to remove her mask.
Reaction to Kirsch’s behaviour online has been largely negative, with many people branding him a “creep” and a “noxious arrogant fool.” However, some have expressed support for Kirsch and said they would have taken the money in exchange for removing their masks.
Key Takeaways:
– Tech tycoon Steve Kirsch offered a passenger $100,000 to remove her face mask on a Delta flight.
– The incident has been widely criticised on social media, with Kirsch branded a “creep” and a “noxious arrogant fool.”
– Kirsch is known for his work in the tech industry but has become a vocal critic of authorised COVID vaccines and spread “misinformation” about the pandemic online.
– Some people have expressed support for Kirsch, saying they would have taken the money in exchange for removing their masks.
