Why Elon Musk Is So Mad About ‘The Boys’ Finale
Forbes • • general
Key Points:
- Elon Musk criticized the series finale of "The Boys," calling it "fake and gay," amid ongoing anti-"woke" backlash against the show's satirical take on right-wing politics and Donald Trump.
- The show's creator, Eric Kripke, has confirmed that the character Homelander symbolizes Trump, representing a mix of weakness, insecurity, and dangerous ambition, while a new character in the finale seemingly parodied Musk himself.
- Musk, currently the world's richest person with an estimated net worth of $817.1 billion, is expected to become the first trillionaire once SpaceX goes public.
- "The Boys," which debuted in 2019, has been criticized for its perceived anti-right-wing stance, with Kripke describing it as a commentary on celebrity, authoritarianism, and the use of media to promote fascism.
- The show has incorporated real-world political themes and conspiracies, and its creators have dismissed complaints about it being too "woke," encouraging dissenting viewers to watch other content.