Renowned television host Bill Maher has taken aim at popular kids’ TV network Nickelodeon, equating it to “Neverland Ranch with craft services.” Maher’s comments, which also questioned progressive views on gender identity and youth, received support from none other than tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.

Maher, long established as a liberal, has increasingly voiced his dissent with the “woke” narrative. During his show, Real Time With Bill Maher, he highlighted Quiet on Set, a newly released Max documentary series that delves into claims of sexual misconduct and exploitation of children at Nickelodeon during the 1990s and 2000s.

Discussing the documentary, Maher expressed his revulsion, describing it as “scene after scene of the child stars of their day being exposed to… degradation.” He even compared his disgust to the shock he experienced during a camping trip with film director John Waters.

Elon Musk, not shy about his fervent opinions, eagerly endorsed Maher’s statements. In a post on his well-known social media platform X, Musk proclaimed, “Wow, Bill Maher hits the bullseye.” Clearly, Maher’s commentary resonated with the world’s wealthiest individual and influential Tesla and X owner.

Notably, the outrage stemming from the Nickelodeon documentary within liberal Hollywood fueled Maher’s support for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Maher emphasized how criticism of Disney’s allegedly progressive stance on gender and sexuality had been dismissed when made by DeSantis. Maher questioned why Nickelodeon’s content factory would differ markedly from Disney’s, prompting critical examination of both institutions.

Maher aimed his criticism at the increasing visibility of drag queens in libraries and the notion of young children aligning with LGBT identities. In a passionate denunciation of “wokeness,” Maher argued how the concept had diverged from its liberal origins, cautioning that the movement had essentially become its antithesis.

Musk, himself frequently engaged in discussions around “woke” politics, took a particular interest in Maher’s anti-woke diatribe and assembled a chorus of agreement in response.

Maher’s candid remarks, likening Nickelodeon to “Neverland Ranch with craft services,” have sparked both support and opposition within the entertainment industry and beyond. The alignment of Elon Musk, a towering figure in the business and tech world, with Maher’s anti-woke stance continues to draw attention and fuel discussions on the blurred lines between progressivism and alienation.