Elon Musk accused Stephen King of 'deadnaming' the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now called 'X', after King insisted on using its old name despite Musk's rebranding efforts. The accusation came in response to King's refusal to adopt the new name chosen by Musk. The exchange sparked discussions and criticisms online, with various users and commentators weighing in on the matter. Some mocked the situation for its irony, noting that even Musk occasionally refers to the platform by its former name, while others criticized King, suggesting he was overreacting or displaying 'Elon Derangement Syndrome' (EDS).
Stephen King's message to Elon Musk goes viral https://t.co/fUZdSTteg7 https://t.co/QRfPdjnruy
Hilarious for all the obvious reasons, but also: even Elon still calls it Twitter. https://t.co/i6QJyNxBBF
Stephen King has EDS. Elon Derangement Syndrome https://t.co/P0wHdNv8KV
Stephen King is having a meltdown again. He's truly a disturbed man. https://t.co/RvNEbfcRYP
Stephen King refuses to call Twitter by the new name Elon Musk picked. Musk took the opportunity to mock deadnaming, in which someone uses a former name of a transgender person without their consent. https://t.co/9CiJC2kSoH
Elon Musk Accuses Stephen King of 'Deadnaming' X After Author Insists on Calling It Twitter https://t.co/9CiJC2kSoH