Zuckerberg shuts down Guinness mockery with 'That's just my face' reply

A blunt two-word explanation from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has done little to dampen online amusement over his reaction to drinking Guinness. The executive addressed social media mockery regarding a recent podcast appearance by stating, “That’s just my face.”

The Viral Sip and Public Reaction

Zuckerberg appeared on John Collison’s podcast, The Cheeky Pint, alongside Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang. The duo introduced a fresh keg of Dublin Guinness for the show’s signature pub-style dialogue. However, a 12-second clip capturing Zuckerberg’s first sip overshadowed their discussion on artificial intelligence.

In the footage, Zuckerberg lifts the pint, takes a taste, and immediately sets it down. He swirls the stout around his mouth before turning back to Wang, displaying an expression that viewers interpreted as uncertainty about the drink. The video accumulated more than 13 million views and 100,000 likes shortly after circulating.

Social Media Commentary and Response

X user Mark Malone shared the clip on Oct. 12, captioning it, “Mark Zuckerberg pretending to enjoy Guinness is my new favourite thing.” Another user characterized the act of drinking Guinness as “performative.” Zuckerberg replied on Oct. 13 with his concise defense: “That’s just my face.”

The exchange intensified the online debate. One commenter questioned Zuckerberg’s familiarity with beer, noting he sipped the Guinness, swirled it “like it’s a glass of wine,” and then pushed the pint away. The user concluded with the query, “Has Zuck never had beer before?”

Podcast Topics Beyond the Drink

Despite the viral moment, the episode focused on substantive business and technology issues. Zuckerberg and Wang discussed the launch of Meta’s Wonder and the future of personal AI agents. They also explored the creation of the company’s talent reboot and its extensive spending plans.

The YouTube description for the episode noted the pair examined what it feels like to commit to a $100 billion capital expenditure without knowing if the investment will yield results. Zuckerberg additionally spoke about using the company’s tools to locate obscure teas.