Mark Zuckerberg, renowned for his iconic casual style, recently extended a heartfelt gesture to one of his fans. The Facebook founder and Meta CEO, known for his penchant for hoodies, gifted a lucky fan with one of his vintage hoodies, personalized with a lining featuring Facebook’s original slogan: “Make the world more open and connected.” Along with the hoodie, the package included a handwritten note penned by Zuckerberg himself.
A Memorable Gift Exchange
The recipient of this unique memorabilia, Matt Thompson, took to Threads to share his excitement, posting images of the hoodie’s distinctive lining and the accompanying note from Zuckerberg. The handwritten message on the note reminisced about the early days of Facebook, with Zuckerberg expressing fondness for the hoodie and its symbolic connection to the platform’s original mission statement.
In a subsequent Threads post, Thompson revealed that Zuckerberg had listed the hoodie on Facebook Marketplace as part of the platform’s 20th-anniversary celebration. Fans had the opportunity to bid on the item for free, with Thompson emerging as the fortunate winner. Expressing gratitude to Zuckerberg, Thompson expressed his intention to frame the cherished hoodie while also allowing his Zuck enthusiast child and members of his high-school eSports team to enjoy wearing it.
A Gesture with Impact
Zuckerberg’s response to Thompson’s post was simple yet sincere: “Enjoy!” Thompson, who coaches a high-school “League of Legends” esports team, expressed hope that this experience would generate attention for a fundraiser he’s organizing for the students, many of whom are avid users of Meta’s social platforms. Reflecting on the significance of the gift exchange, Thompson conveyed his heartfelt sentiment, emphasizing the potential positive impact it could have on the fundraising efforts for his students.
As for the curious, Thompson assured that the vintage sweater exuded the comforting aroma of clean laundry. Despite the decades that have passed since its creation, the hoodie retains its nostalgic charm, evoking memories of Facebook’s formative years.
Meta has yet to respond to inquiries from Business Insider regarding this heartwarming exchange.
