X owner, Elon Musk has responded to companies who decided to boycott advertising on his social media platform.
The controversy started when the left wing media “watchdog” Media Matters made serious accusations about a poorly worded social media post. Musk later clarified his remarks and was defended by several high profile Jewish figures.
But, the pressure (probably planned) from the political left got companies like Disney, Paramount, NBC Universal, Comcast, and others to stop advertising.
On November 29, Musk walked into the lion’s den for an interview at The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2023 at the Lincoln Center.
When asked about advertisers boycotting the platform, Musk said, “I hope they stop.”
Adding that he won’t be blackmailed by money and called out Disney CEO Bob Iger.
“If somebody’s gonna try to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money, go f*** yourself. Go. F***. Yourself. Is that clear? I hope it is. Hey, Bob, I’m sure you’re in the audience.”
The audience was stunned and silent.
Folks, this had the woke bullies in the media flipping out.
Remember, you are not supposed to talk to them like this.
***Warning strong language****
Below is a video that is a longer segment to give context as well.
This is one of the most extraordinary 5-minute clips I’ve ever seen on this app. An epoch-making exchange. pic.twitter.com/DbAFF5MkWD
— Joel Berry (@JoelWBerry) November 30, 2023
When brands want to advertise on a given platform, their boycotts rarely last longer than, say, six months or a year. (This is what happened with YouTube and Facebook a few years back.)
Why would Disney ever return to Twitter when the owner just told its CEO to go fuck himself? https://t.co/DbZ7Tdz1bl
— Scott Nover (@ScottNover) November 30, 2023
Why would Disney want to return? Because their own reports show that their own creators turned people away and they need every dime they can get to win back customers.
What Elon said made them really mad, remember you are supposed to grovel before them apologize, and cave.
All this happened because the richest man in the world wanted a website where everyone thought he was funny and cool. And while the blue-check buyers who think he’s funny and cool are cheering him on destroying Twitter, the rest of the world is laughing at him. https://t.co/qnNHHVtomx
— Mike Rothschild (no relation) (@rothschildmd) November 29, 2023
Now the left is claiming he’s insane.
Extraordinary moment on the DealBook stage as @andrewrsorkin asked Musk to elaborate on his recent comment that “my mind is a storm.” Sorkin let Musk sit with the silence for a long, long time. https://t.co/q0Yl5IrTIo
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 29, 2023
The irony in all of this is that a lot of the people sitting in the hall during the interview probably own a Tesla.
