The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has been urging his 227 million followers on the X platform to cancel their Netflix subscriptions in recent days, protesting the company's policies and the inclusion of characters with non-traditional sexual orientations.
Musk's campaign began when the main character, Barney, announced that he was transgender in a scene from the show "Dead End: Paranormal Park." The show is intended for children over 7, but Musk claims that this is an attempt to influence children. Zach Barak, the voice of Barney and the first openly transgender actor in the Marvel universe, has countered, noting that the show has saved many lives.
Musk also pointed to other shows ("The Baby-Sitters Club," "Cocomelon"), claiming that Netflix is pushing children in a different direction.
Musk's transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, has openly criticized her father, stating that she wants no contact with him. Netflix has not officially responded to Musk's calls so far.
