A segment from “Transformers: EarthSpark,” a children’s show about alien robots, is drawing criticism on social media for introducing a non-binary robot character into the franchise. In the clip, the character Nightshade shares their pronouns as they/them and expresses feeling safe around other non-binary individuals. The video has gone viral on Twitter, garnering over 8.6 million views. Many comments have condemned the show for pushing a “transgender agenda” on children, with some calling it “disgusting” and “naked propaganda.”A popular 80s franchise aimed at children, the Transformers, has come under fire on social media for introducing a non-binary robot character in their latest cartoon series, “Transformers: EarthSpark”.
“Woke activists are flooding kids shows with gender and trans content so that ‘woke’ gender ideology becomes the cultural air your children breathe,” read a tweet.
The inclusion of this character has sparked outrage amongst certain viewers, with some even deeming it “DISGUSTING”. Videos and criticisms of the show have been widely shared online, including on the Libs of TikTok account.
Recent episode from the kid’s show Transformers: EarthSpark. They’re after your kids. pic.twitter.com/D7TYsP9Sb0
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 11, 2023
A segment from “Transformers: EarthSpark,” a children’s show about alien robots, is drawing criticism on social media for introducing a non-binary robot character into the franchise. In the clip, the character Nightshade shares their pronouns as they/them and expresses feeling safe around other non-binary individuals.
“Disgusting” and “naked propaganda.” read a comment
The video has gone viral on Twitter, garnering over 8.6 million views. Many comments have condemned the show for pushing a “transgender agenda” on children, with some calling it “disgusting” and “naked propaganda.”
Another critic advised Christian parents to monitor their kids’ media intake and pre-screen everything that they invite into their homes. “Woke activists are flooding kids shows with gender and trans content so that ‘woke’ gender ideology becomes the cultural air your children breathe,” read a tweet. The controversial episode of “Transformers: EarthSpark” is currently streaming on the Paramount+ online network.
The “Transformers” franchise has been popular since its introduction as a Saturday morning cartoon in the 1980s, and later as a series of action-adventure movies.
