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Ford Kiernan tries to convert Elon Musk to Still Game as fans left in stitches

Elon Musk Ford Kiernan Tesla Inc.

Ford Kiernan tried to convert billionaire Elon Musk into a Still Game fan in a bizarre Twitter exchange.

The Scottish comedian, best known for his beloved role as Jack Jarvis on the BBC comedy series, recommended the show to the Tesla CEO after he tweeted about his love for comedy.

Musk penned on social media: "Humor [sic] is one of the great joys of life!"

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Kiernan quipped back: "Try “still game” you’ll pish yersel!"

Comedy fans loved the random exchange between the pair.

One person wrote: "This is my favourite two tweet conjunction I've ever seen... If Elon Musk and Ford Kiernan were to team up... We would see the worlds largest humour company in history."

Another said: "Lol that comment made me pish myself anaw."

A third penned: "Howling I hope elon musk watches still game."

A fourth replied: "Surely one of the great Twitter exchanges of our times...."

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