The 96th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, is currently underway, marking Hollywoods much-anticipated night. Notably, Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer has earned a remarkable 13 nominations, generating buzz and excitement on social media platform X. However, amidst the celebration, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken to the digital realm to express his discontent with the Oscars.Over the weekend, Musk shared a series of posts, each echoing his dissatisfaction with the prestigious awards ceremony. In one of his recent posts, Musk commented, Winning an Oscar now just means you won the woke contest. The term woke, as defined by Cambridge Dictionary, denotes being aware, especially of social problems such as racism and inequality. Interestingly, Musk had previously criticized wokeness, stating it aims to make comedy illegal.Further elaborating on his stance, Musk asserted in the same thread, When an award is diluted, everyone knows, including those who received it, and it no longer commands respect. Winning an Oscar now just means you won the woke contest— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 10, 2024In response to Musks comments, social media users engaged in mockery and criticism. One user quipped, Youre just upset youll never win one, while another expressed frustration, stating, Most watched documentary of the year and zero chance theyd ever consider a nomination for our documentary because we arent woke. Meanwhile, Musk faced skepticism from users who questioned his understanding of the Oscars and the criteria for nominations.Amid the online discourse, a user highlighted the essence of the Oscars, emphasizing, Winning an Oscar isnt about being woke its about being the best. The user urged against turning the platform into a hub for conspiracy theories, emphasizing that the awards recognize those who push boundaries, provoke thought, and excel in their craft as industry standards evolve.
