--- title: "Mark Zuckerberg grimaces after sipping Guinness on podcast" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/mark-zuckerberg-grimaces-after-sipping-guinness-on-podcast" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/mark-zuckerberg-grimaces-after-sipping-guinness-on-podcast" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/mark-zuckerberg-grimaces-after-sipping-guinness-on-podcast.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/mark-zuckerberg-grimaces-after-sipping-guinness-on-podcast" category: "Media" area: "United Kingdom" published: "2026-10-13T14:25:32.809Z" source_reported: "2026-10-13T13:51:52.000Z" updated: "2026-10-14T15:00:37.200Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 68 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-14T12:58:08.007Z" --- # Mark Zuckerberg grimaces after sipping Guinness on podcast *Video of the Meta CEO's reaction to the Irish stout has gone viral on social media.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing for details about Zuckerberg's reaction. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Reports include quotes from affected individuals and name specific people and places. - Hype 68 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise viral content and strong reactions, with some articles using loaded adjectives. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Mark Zuckerberg appeared on the Cheeky Pint podcast and drank Guinness. - Video of Zuckerberg grimacing after sipping the stout has gone viral. - Zuckerberg's Chief of AI, Alexander Wang, was also present and Meta's AI model Muse Wonder was discussed. - Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan recently purchased a castle in Ireland. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, appeared on John Collison's Cheeky Pint podcast where he was seen drinking Guinness. A clip of the moment, showing Zuckerberg grimacing after taking a sip and swishing the liquid in his mouth, has circulated widely on social media platforms including X and Reddit, becoming a viral video. Alexander Wang, Meta's Chief of AI, was also present during the podcast, and the discussion included Meta's new AI model, Muse Wonder. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan recently purchased a castle in Ireland. ## Disagreement on Zuckerberg's reaction Metro News reported that Zuckerberg pulled a disgusted face and quickly set the pint down, pushing it away as he balked at the drink. Dublin Live stated that the billionaire seemed momentarily unable to swallow, swirling the liquid before finally forcing it down. IBTimes UK described his reaction as hesitant, leaving his response open to interpretation. Business Insider noted Zuckerberg's wince, while Mashable and Irish Mirror reported he did not appear to take kindly to the taste or suggested he wasn't keen on it. ## What the coverage left out None of the left or centre-rated reports mentioned the specific details of Meta's AI model Muse Wonder that were discussed on the podcast, beyond its existence. No right-rated outlet ran this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 21 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 43% (9) - Centre: 38% (8) - Right: 19% (4) 4 of 25 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-14T12:58:08.007Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-14T15:00:37.200Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports focused on Mark Zuckerberg's reaction to drinking Guinness. Metro News described his reaction as a grimace and a disgusted face, noting he pushed the pint away. This outlet also mentioned his recent purchase of a castle in Ireland and linked the story to Meta's AI developments and a report about Anthropic's AI being used to create missiles. IBTimes UK highlighted jokes on Reddit about his 'first beer' reaction. Business Insider stated Zuckerberg and his colleague Alexandr Wang did not seem sold on Guinness, noting Zuckerberg's wince. Mashable reported the footage went viral, and Irish Mirror stated Zuckerberg was roasted over his reaction, suggesting he wasn't keen on the taste. ### Centre - All four centre‑rated outlets reported that Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg appeared on the Cheeky Pint podcast, took a single sip of Guinness, and that his reaction quickly spread online among users. - The Daily Mail digest noted that Zuckerberg did not appear to enjoy the Irish stout, while Corkbeo highlighted that internet users mocked his reaction. Extra.ie added that he was joined by John Collison and Meta’s chief of AI Alexander Wang and that the discussion touched on Meta’s new Muse AI model. Delish reported that viewers described his sip as awkward and roasted him online. - None of the four digests provided a direct quotation from Zuckerberg, nor did they explain why he was invited to the podcast. Only Extra.ie mentioned the AI model discussion; the other three omitted that detail. No outlet included information about the episode’s length, audience size, or any cost estimates related to the segment. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 2 - mixed: 7 - high: 10 - unknown: 4 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Journal](https://thejournal.ie/mark-zuckerberg-guinnes-7192967-Oct2026) — 'That's just my face': Mark Zuckerberg responds to video of him sipping a pint of Guinness - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/208311d825b22009) — Mark Zuckerberg brutally trolled for his painfully awkward Guinness drinking reaction - [Extra.ie](https://extra.ie/2026/10/14/entertainment/mark-zuckerberg-guinness-reaction) — Mark Zuckerberg goes viral after sipping a pint of Guinness - [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/o-mark-zoykermpergk-ta-vrike-skoyra-me-tin-guinness-masise-tin-proti-goylia-ki-egine-viral-1086033) — Mark Zuckerberg Had a Bad Experience with Guinness – He "Chewed" the First Sip and Went Viral - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/just-my-face-mark-zuckerberg-breaks-silence-over-viral-video-of-him-struggling-to-drink-guinness-3017002-2026-10-14) — Just my face: Mark Zuckerberg breaks silence over viral video of him struggling to drink Guinness - [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/zoi/mark-zoykermpergk-viral-dokimase-mpira-guinness) — "Like a 10-Year-Old Trying Beer for the First Time": Crazy Trolling of Zuckerberg Who Drank Guinness, Didn't Like It and Showed It - iefimerida.gr - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1894560/o-mark-zoukerberg-ta-hreiastike-otan-dokimase-guiness-emoiaze-san-10hrono-pou-dokimazei-bura-gia-proti-fora-deite-video) — Mark Zuckerberg Needed It when He Tried Guinness, "He Looked Like a 10-Year-Old Trying Beer for the First Time", Watch Video - [Ekstra Bladet](https://ekstrabladet.dk/forbrug/Teknologi/mark-zuckerberg-gjort-til-grin-igen-manden-kan-ikke-drikke-en-oel/11319117) — Mark Zuckerberg Made Fun of: The Man Can't Drink a Beer - [Inc.](https://inc.com/michael-tasner/mark-zuckerberg-guinness-viral-marketing/91419373) — Mark Zuckerberg Fumbled a Pint on Camera. How Guinness Won Millions in Free PR Without Lifting a Finger - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/13/us-news/mark-zuckerberg-brutally-mocked-over-awkward-guinness-drinking-reaction) — Mark Zuckerberg brutally trolled for his painfully awkward Guinness drinking reaction - [Delish](https://delish.com/food-news/a74122128/mark-zuckerberg-guinness-cheeky-pint-podcast) — The Internet Is Roasting Mark Zuckerberg For The ‘Reptilian’ Way He Drinks Guinness - [Gamepur](https://gamepur.com/news/mark-zuckerberg-was-handed-a-full-pint-of-guinness-on-a-podcast-and-x-users-say-his-face-in-a-12-second-clip-said-it-all) — Why did Mark Zuckerberg make a face drinking Guinness? - [Barstool Sports](https://barstoolsports.com/blog/3578997/watch-mark-zuckerberg-drinking-a-beer-will-put-your-brain-in-a-pretzel) — Mark Zuckerberg Drinking A Beer Will Put Your Brain In A Pretzel - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/tv/news/mark-zuckerberg-guinness-cheeky-pint-viral-video-b3065981.html) — The internet is clowning Mark Zuckerberg for not liking Guinness - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/tv/news/mark-zuckerberg-guinness-cheeky-pint-viral-video-b3065981.html) — The internet is clowning Mark Zuckerberg for not liking Guinness - [IBTimes UK](https://ibtimes.co.uk/mark-zuckerberg-guinness-sip-reddit-jokes-1825340) — Mark Zuckerberg Almost Gets Sick After Sipping Guinness as Online Critics Joke About His 'First Beer' - [Boing Boing](https://boingboing.net/2026/10/13/watch-mark-zuckerberg-enjoy-a-pint-of-guinness.html) — Watch Mark Zuckerberg enjoy a pint of Guinness - [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/news/article-16205109/Mark-Zuckerberg-Guinness-reaction-viral-video.html) — Mark Zuckerberg's reaction to tasting Guinness goes viral - [Metro News](https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/13/mark-zuckerberg-bizarre-reaction-first-guinness-pint-29704605) — Mark Zuckerberg fails to split the G as he has hilarious reaction to Guinness - [Business Insider](https://businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-and-alexandr-wang-dont-seem-sold-on-guinness-2026-10) — Mark Zuckerberg and Alexandr Wang don't seem to like Guinness very much - [Mashable](https://mashable.com/life/mark-zuckerberg-guinness) — Mark Zuckerberg attempting to drink Guinness goes predictably viral - [Dublin Live](https://dublinlive.ie/news/world-news/mark-zuckerberg-mercilessly-mocked-after-34756624) — Mark Zuckerberg mercilessly mocked after attempting to drink pint of ... - [corkbeo.ie](https://corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/waterford-man-mark-zuckerberg-takes-34756614) — Waterford man Mark Zuckerberg takes one sip of Guinness and it does not go well - [Irish Mirror](https://irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/billionaire-mark-zuckerberg-given-pint-37765408) — Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg given pint of Guinness and is roasted over reaction - [thepoke.com](https://thepoke.com/2026/10/13/mark-zuckerbergs-oscar-losing-attempt-to-pretend-he-likes-guinness-had-the-internet-in-stitches) — Mark Zuckerberg's Oscar-losing attempt to pretend he likes Guinness had the internet in stitches - 19 stout takedowns ## Questions **What happened when Mark Zuckerberg drank Guinness?** Mark Zuckerberg appeared on the Cheeky Pint podcast and took a sip of Guinness. Video captured him grimacing and swishing the liquid in his mouth, a reaction that has since gone viral on social media. **Who else was on the podcast with Mark Zuckerberg?** Alexander Wang, Meta's Chief of AI, was also present on the Cheeky Pint podcast with Mark Zuckerberg. They discussed Meta's new AI model, Muse Wonder. **Has Mark Zuckerberg bought property in Ireland?** Yes, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan recently purchased a castle in Ireland. The property is described as a three-storey Gothic residence in County Waterford. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/media/mark-zuckerberg-grimaces-after-sipping-guinness-on-podcast. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Mark Zuckerberg grimaces after sipping Guinness on podcast", https://mediabias.news/media/mark-zuckerberg-grimaces-after-sipping-guinness-on-podcast