Elon Musk has ignited a firestorm by slamming Netflix over a kids’ show with transgender themes. The Tesla billionaire took to X to blast ‘Dead End: Paranormal Park,’ an animated series featuring a transgender teen protagonist, calling it ‘not OK’ for children as young as 7.
The show premiered in 2022 and was canceled after two seasons, but a viral clip shared by Libs of TikTok reignited the controversy.
‘This is not OK.’ – Elon Musk on X
Conservative activist account Libs of TikTok fueled the outrage, posting, ‘OMG. This show is pushing pro-transgender on CHILDREN,’ prompting Musk to label the show’s creator a ‘groomer.’
Where do you stand on this? Should streaming platforms like Netflix be more cautious about the content they promote to young audiences, or is this an overreaction to inclusive storytelling?
Sources: Libs of TikTok X Post, Elon Musk X Post