Netflix clarifies controversial 'neck injury' post on Charlie Kirk's assassination anniversary
Netflix denied mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination after its UK & Ireland account posted about almost suffering a neck injury on the anniversary of Kirk's death.
TL;DR
- Netflix denied its UK & Ireland X account post about a "neck injury" was a reference to Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- The post featured an image from the Netflix series 'The Gentlemen' with the caption, "Nearly did himself a neck injury."
- Conservative users accused Netflix of mocking Kirk on the anniversary of his death, calling the post "disgusting."
- A Netflix spokesperson stated the post referenced a series plot point and denied any link to real-world events, calling the comparison "inaccurate and ludicrous."
- The post remained viewable on the Netflix account as of Thursday evening.
- The article also mentions criticism universities received for planning "Kirkiversary" celebrations and quotes TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez on safety concerns and the importance of dialogue.