As Fourth of July celebrations commenced across the US, Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg dropped a video on his Instagram account that immediately generated hundreds of thousands of views. Indeed, the clip seemed designed for warp speed virality.

Behind a fast-moving boat, Mr Zuckerberg wakeboards while wearing a tuxedo and sunglasses as he sips a drink. The clip is set to singer Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 anthem Born In The USA. For its half-minute duration, the multi-billionaire shows off his surf technique.