After Being 'Punched For Driving A Cybertruck,' This Tesla Owner Is Leaving $1 Bills On Other Cybertrucks To 'Spread The Love'

Robert Oneal, a Tesla TSLA Cybertruck owner from Los Angeles, gained widespread attention after saying he was punched in the face for simply driving the eccentric electric pickup. The attacker allegedly called him a “capitalist swine” before taking a swing, which Oneal described as a “miserable punch.” Despite the altercation, Oneal, a former Navy member, wasn't hurt and even tried to hug the attacker afterward, though it didn't go well.

I got punched in the face tonight because I have a cybertruck.

I feel bad for that guy. I tried to hug him after. That didn't go well 😂😂😂
— Robert Oneal (@Robdontstop69) February 10, 2025

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Rather than holding a grudge, Oneal responded with an unexpected act of kindness. He posted a video announcing that every time he sees another Cybertruck on the road, he'll leave a $1 bill and draw a heart on it, saying, "I'm trying to spread the love." In the video, he placed two $1 bills and a heart drawn in grime on a parked Cybertruck and revealed $100 in singles ready for future encounters.

Let's spread the love pic.twitter.com/IJXxzfultz
— Robert Oneal (@Robdontstop69) February 10, 2025

While many on X supported Oneal's gesture, with one user saying, "All this hate needs to stop," others found it amusing. Oneal joked, "I guess I'm built like my Cybertruck."

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However, reactions on Reddit were more critical. In the satirical r/CyberStuck subreddit, one user commented, "It's hilarious how superficial their message is by giving a dollar to every Cybertruck driver. He's treating other Cybertrucks like they're homeless people on the street." Another added, "This is a level of imagined persecution I did not previously feel was achievable by society."

Oneal's experience isn't unique. Many Cybertruck owners have shared similar stories of facing public backlash and mocking. A Florida owner said that driving a Cybertruck often leads to political assumptions, false claims about the vehicle, and even threats. A California owner recalled receiving insults, rude gestures, and even being told to harm himself.

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These incidents come as Tesla struggles to sell the Cybertruck. Despite over a million reservations initially, fewer than 40,000 units have been sold. Tesla has introduced $750 monthly leases, $1,000 referral discounts, and even free $6,000 wraps for its Foundation Series Cybertrucks to boost sales. But even with these incentives, the electric pickup is proving difficult to move, leading some to question the future of the Cybertruck program.

This story has added another layer to the ongoing conversation around the Cybertruck's rocky rollout. Whether his trend will catch on remains to be seen, but for now, it's clear that the Cybertruck continues to spark strong opinions on both sides.

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