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Under cover of night, a group of TikTokers known as the Cybertruck Hunters roam the streets, hunting Tesla Cybertrucks in the wild. When they spot one, they pull up behind it and project anti-Elon Musk and anti-Cybertruck messages directly onto its tailgate. The unsuspecting driver? Completely oblivious.The Cybertruck Hunters account popped up on TikTok just a month ago, but its already gone viral with a string of slick videos showing their antics. In some clips, theyre seen chasing down Cybertrucks in a black Lamborghini Aventador, the driver masked as Jack Skellington (the protagonist in The Nightmare Before Christmas).Turns out, the Cybertrucks stainless-steel tailgate is an ideal projection screen. The messages appear razor-sharpalmost like the truck is broadcasting them itself. Me just now realizing you are projecting this onto a strangers truck from behind, one viewer commented.The messages? Anything but subtle.Musk, this truck really is like youtons of hype, one reads. Dont think of this as a truckthink of it as a small penis enlarger, says another. @cybertruck_hunters original sound Cindy Noir Naturally, the videos have sparked plenty of reactions, with one video racking up some five million views. The word Im looking for is HERO, one commenter wrote. I love people who have extra time. The pettiness is top tier, added another. @cybertruck_hunters original sound cybertruck hunters Unfortunately for Cybertruck owners, the public trolling isnt their only problem. Tesla is recalling 46,096 Cybertrucks in the U.S.essentially every unit built before Februarydue to an exterior panel that can detach while driving.While Tesla hasnt released official Cybertruck delivery figures, analysts say the recall likely affects most of the trucks currently on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the stainless-steel trim poses a potential road hazard. Tesla will replace the faulty panel at no cost, but it wont protect owners from the glowing taunts of the Cybertruck Hunters.