Elon Musk made a surprising announcement on April Fool’s Day, saying he’s going to work for Disney as their Chief DEI Officer. This came after his backing of a lawsuit against Disney by Gina Carano, who was fired for controversial social media posts. Musk’s tweet on X expressed excitement about collaborating with Disney’s leadership, including Bob Iger and Kathleen Kennedy, to enhance the company’s content with more inclusivity.
It’s worth noting that Disney and Musk had previous conflicts, with Disney among the companies that boycotted X due to Musk’s controversial statements.
Elon Musk’s Announcement to Join Disney: A Prank or Reality?
In a surprising announcement on April Fool’s Day, Elon Musk said he’s joining Disney as their Chief DEI Officer.
Excited to join @Disney as their Chief DEI Officer.
Can’t wait to work with Bob Iger & Kathleen Kennedy to make their content MORE woke!
Even the linguini.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 1, 2024
But because it was April Fool’s Day, some people think it might just be a joke. Especially since Musk and Disney have had disagreements in the past. Disney even left a social media platform because of something Musk said. Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, has also hinted that they don’t like being associated with Musk. The announcement got a lot of attention on social media, with many people sharing their thoughts about it, over 1.4 million views and generating numerous likes and reposts.
Reactions to Elon Musk’s Disney Announcement
People had mixed reactions to Elon Musk’s post about joining Disney on X. Some thought it was a joke, especially because it was April Fool’s Day. One person even joked about applying for the position of Chief Meme Officer. Others mentioned the lawsuit Musk supported against Disney and speculated if the announcement was a way to lighten the tension. However, some people felt that April Fool’s jokes aren’t as impactful as they used to be. Overall, opinions were varied, with some finding humour in the post while others questioned its sincerity.
Elon Musk’s Disney Hint and Support for Gina Carano
Recently, Elon Musk hinted at the idea of acquiring Disney during the premiere of “Lola,” where he mentioned considering companies to acquire.
Additionally, Musk financially supported actress Gina Carano, who filed a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm for wrongful termination.
Please let us know if you would like to join the lawsuit against Disney https://t.co/FnMxhUQvVA
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 6, 2024
Despite their rocky past, it’s uncertain if Musk and Disney will team up, as there’s been no confirmation from Disney. However, Musk’s unpredictability leaves room for speculation
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