Kevin O'Leary offers $20 billion for TikTok's US operations—fans joke "That's it?"

Picture credits from Instagram/@kevinolearytv
Picture credits from Instagram/@kevinolearytv

As the U.S. is coming to terms with sending off its beloved TikTok into oblivion and slowly falling into depression, a mighty warrior Kevin O'Leary has come to everyone's rescue. He has decided to save the dreams of millions of kids who want to dance aimlessly in front of a camera and keep up with the latest trends.

For those wondering where they have seen Kevin O'Leary before, apart from being a successful businessman and investor, he is Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank. After investing in many successful businesses in and outside Shark Tank, he is now going for the big fish and has offered to buy TikTok for $20 billion. How noble of him. Right? Wrong.

The only problem with this offer is that TikTok is worth way more. The social media giant is worth a whopping $100 billion. Another issue is that O'Leary himself is worth way less than his offer. In a hurry to close a deal, he forgot to use the math he is so famous for. And it's for this reason that TikTok is out.


Fan reaction to Kevin O'Leary offering to buy TikTok for $20 billion

Kevin O'Leary offered to buy TikTok for much less than its worth and much more than his net worth. It is a recipe for disaster and perfect content for memes. Maybe he had more investors who were interested, and he was just the face, just like Mr. Beast, but either way, TikTok seemed uninterested in the offer.

As soon as people became aware of his offer, their eyes lit up and quickly dimmed again when they heard about his net worth. It gave rise to a meme fest that spread all over the internet. Here are some epic reactions that are too good to miss.

Other Sharks maybe? (via @SweetCarmel77/X)


You think? (via @suayrez/X)

This man seems to be waiting for a reply, just as Kevin also is.


That's my offer; take it or leave it. (via @Lucidvein/X)


A picture is worth a thousand words. (via @PatTrades_/X)


That's what my mom does when she goes shopping. It's called bargaining. (via @hayasaka_aryan/X)

He is just a little 'off' when it comes to valuation. This is embarrassing for someone who breathes and lives valuation!


This gave ByteDance the ultimate motivation for not selling TikTok to anyone. (via @NkechiKwenu/X)

This offer has everyone ready to laser Kevin, just like Homelander.


Mr. Wonderful, everyone. (via @Angelica_Reed1/X)


This is more embarrassing than forgetting your lines on stage. (via @Aland_118/X)

We sense a collective face palm time coming.


Never mind, Kev! (via @KifsyV2/X)


Better than Scrub Daddy? (via @ticktocker30/X)


Maybe Kevin didn't know that since he is from Canada. (via @B2RKN/X)

Did Kevin really think that it was going to be that easy?


Said I with $3.91 in my bank account. (via @elsandrosol/X)


Mr. Wonderful hoping for a wonderful life. (via @Majestic_Memes_/X)

Kevin looks confident in his offer. Or maybe he just thinks no other shark will make an offer.


Said TikTok to Kevin O'Leary (via @SkaleAlex/X)

Robert looks terrified that Kevin might ask him to pitch in.


Alright! Alright! Alright! (via @rvcecom/X)

O'Leary thumping his heart while trying to convince TikTok.


Where is my boy Bill Gates? (via @MarkZuckss/X)


Someone bring in Mark or Lori. (via @BrickedbyDonte/X)

50 Cent didn't survive the shootout for this day.


That's gotta sting. (via @Harafcy/X)

TikTok is judging hard, and so is the rest of the world!


Although it turned into a funny meme, being an avid investor, Kevin O'Leary took a chance that he thought could lead to something big. It didn't; that's a different story. But as his time as an investor must have taught him, if one deal doesn't go through, it's not the end; there are more waiting in line.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew
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