Elon Musk Bans DreamWorks Animation Permanently from X for Promoting Pride: “It’s Extremely Woke”
“I didn’t buy Twitter to be lectured about inclusivity,” Musk tweeted after DreamWorks’ announcement. “A quest for equality? More like a quest for extreme wokeness. I mean, seriously, a rainbow unicorn fighting for gender equality? It’s ridiculous. This is not the kind of ‘adventure’ our kids need.” Musk then followed up with a tweet declaring, “I miss the good old days when animated characters were just chasing treasure, not changing the world.”=
Musk, however, was less than impressed. “This is not a story for children,” he posted. “This is social engineering disguised as entertainment. What happened to just telling kids stories about good versus evil? Now we’re supposed to believe that a rainbow unicorn is the hero of everything?”
DreamWorks Animation, never one to back down from a challenge, released a statement in response to the ban. “Our mission is to create films that inspire young people to be kind, open-minded, and inclusive. Rainbow Riders celebrates the differences that make us all unique and shows that true strength comes from unity,” the studio said. “If embracing diversity is ‘woke,’ then we’re proud to be guilty of it.”
In typical Musk fashion, however, he doubled down. “It’s not about equality—it’s about pushing an agenda,” he tweeted. “Next thing you know, we’ll have Shrek advocating for climate change, and I’m not here for it.”
The Rainbow Riders film has also sparked conversations about the role of animation in modern culture. Many believe that Musk’s opposition to such movies signals a larger battle between traditional conservative values and the increasingly progressive narratives taking center stage in mainstream entertainment. As one fan put it, “If a unicorn fighting for equality is woke, then I guess I’m all in.”
Meanwhile, others are skeptical. “A phoenix that’s gender-neutral? A dragon that talks about diversity? What happened to just telling good stories?” one Musk supporter tweeted. “These films are turning kids into activists instead of just letting them be kids.”
DreamWorks, undeterred, is already working on a sequel to Rainbow Riders, tentatively titled Rainbow Riders 2: The Return of Empathy, which promises to explore deeper themes of social justice, equity, and compassion.
So, as the saga between Musk and DreamWorks continues, one thing is clear: the clash between corporate ideals, cultural movements, and animated characters is far from over. Whether we’re talking about a rainbow-colored unicorn or a billionaire tech mogul, the world of animation and social commentary will only get more colorful—and certainly more woke.
For now, though, DreamWorks remains firm. “We’ll keep making films that celebrate all people, all voices, and all dreams,” the company declared. “And if that means a few unicorns get banned from Twitter, so be it.”