'Woke' Crayola faces boycott after being accused of pushing transgender agenda to children: 'Just let them be kids!'



Crayola – the crayon company – is accused of pushing a transgender agenda to small children. The crayon company is now facing a potential boycott over the controversial content.

Crayola – which reportedly has a target market of ages 2-10 – shared images of a transgender model on its social media accounts. Crayola promoted Julian Gavino AKA The Disabled Hippie, on the crayon company's Facebook and Instagram pages to celebrate "Disability Pride Month."

"Julian Gavino, (he/him) is a fashion model, writer, and activist who identifies as a transgender man," Crayola wrote. "He was born with a progressive neurological condition. Julian is passionate about advocating for his respective communities. As someone who grew up not seeing anyone who looked like him in the media, Julian is determined to normalize disabled and trans bodies in the fashion world."

Gavino said he "felt out of control with what was happening to my body," but when he "started pushing the boundaries on what I would usually wear," it helped him "cope."

Crayola posted three images of Gavino, including one where he is wearing a leopard-print jumpsuit and another with a lime green jacket with a chain bra as well as latex pants and high-heeled boots.

Crayola disabled all comments on Instagram and limited who could comment on Facebook.

Soon after the post was exposed, the hashtag #BoycottCrayola took off.

A Twitter user said, "Crayola Has lost me a customer. Crayola CEO: What does this have to do with crayons? #BoycottCrayola."

A concerned mother added, "WTH?! No more Crayola. There are a lot of other brands to buy from. #BoycottCrayola #gowokegobroke."

A woman wrote, "Really inappropriate content for children. Usually I buy a ton of supplies to donate, this year we will be leaving Crayola out of the donation. Kids don’t need to be taught about sexual preference or changing genders while trying to color."

A Facebook user declared, "Stop! Children need to be protected from this! It is sad when I want to go against the school supply suggestions and NOT buy Crayola. Get off the woke bus. Go woke, go broke."

Someone threatened, "I guess I’ll be switching the brand of crayons I buy for my children."

One person stated, "Thanks Crayola since you've decided to make this political. I'll NO longer be purchasing your product!"

A commentator said, "Our kids don't need to be pushed through media and this is messed up. I support LGBTQ but I don't support pushing our children in these ways. JUST LET THEM BE KIDS!"

Another advised, "Stick to crayons."

A social media user noted, "Just sell crayons, is it that hard?"

However, there were dozens of commentators who agreed with the crayon company posting a transgender activist on Crayola's social media page. The supporters claimed that "representation" and "equity" were important, some said the post was "amazing" and "fantastic."

Crayola became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hallmark Cards in 1984.

'You are so full of s**t': Mark Cuban lashes out at Ted Cruz in fiery online feud over low NBA ratings



Billionaire investor Mark Cuban lashed out at Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) after he criticized the politicization of the NBA and the failed ratings that followed.

Cruz mocked the NBA after ratings for the Finals registered a historical low at the end of an overtly politicized season.

"Not surprising. Personally speaking, this is the first time in years that I haven't watched a single game in the NBA Finals. #GoWokeGoBroke," Cruz tweeted on Tuesday.

Cuban took exception as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team.

"A US Senator with 3 @NBA teams in his state, employing thousands of people and he is rooting for their businesses to do poorly," tweeted Cuban.

A US Senator with 3 @NBA teams in his state, employing thousands of people and he is rooting for their businesses t… https://t.co/R50289kBjJ
— Mark Cuban (@Mark Cuban)1601996912.0

"This is who you are @tedcruz . Every minute of your life, this is exactly who you are," he added.

Cruz fired back at Cuban, who has a history of targeting Cruz for acidic criticism.

"I love @HoustonRockets & have rooted for them my entire life. I happily cheer for the Spurs & Mavericks against any non-TX team," tweeted Cruz.

I love @HoustonRockets & have rooted for them my entire life. I happily cheer for the Spurs & Mavericks against any… https://t.co/UQBS8fpX2E
— Ted Cruz (@Ted Cruz)1601997525.0

"But @mcuban the NBA is engaged in a concerted effort to (1) insult their fans & (2) turn every game into a left-wing political lecture," he added. "That's dumb."

Cuban tossed out an expletive in his insulting retort.

"You are so full of s**t. You haven't watched a game of the finals, how would you know what is being said or done? Since when is a desire to end racism an insult to anyone or political? And you don't think using #GetWokeGoBroke is a partisan insult? Again, this is who you are," Cuban tweeted.

Cruz replied with a reminder that Cuban could not bring himself to criticize the communist Chinese government, which partners with the NBA to grow their profits, even as he pushed for social justice causes.

"I wish @mcuban loved his fans as much as he loves Chinese money," tweeted Cruz.

Shame on me for putting American Civil Rights and Justice, creating jobs, growing our economy and healthcare reform… https://t.co/GSKF2qOAPm
— Mark Cuban (@Mark Cuban)1602000245.0

"Shame on me for putting American Civil Rights and Justice, creating jobs, growing our economy and healthcare reform over twitter proclamations," replied Cuban.

The NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat resumes on Tuesday evening with the Lakers ahead in the series, 2 games to 1.

Here's more about Cruz slamming Cuban over Chinese influence:

Sen. Ted Cruz Says NBA Ain't 'Woke' Until League Stands Up to China | TMZ Sportswww.youtube.com