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Everyone Hates Elon

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... that Everyone Hates Elon let members of the public destroy a Tesla Model S to protest against Elon Musk and raise money for food banks?

Source:
1) McCusker, Kate (10 April 2025). Sledgehammer-wielding Musk critics smash up Tesla in London art project. The Guardian. Archived from the original on 10 April 2025. Quote: "Protective helmets were donned and sledgehammers wielded as Elon Musk critics vented their frustration at the Tesla boss and billionaire by smashing up a disused Tesla bound for the scrapheap. ... The destroyed electric vehicle, which retails for about £14,000, will be auctioned in the next few weeks, with all proceeds going to food bank charities."
2) Campbell, Hebe (11 April 2025). Tesla smashed to pieces in London protest against Elon Musk. The Independent. Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Quote: "A Tesla was destroyed in London by protesters targeting billionaire Elon Musk and his ties to Donald Trump on Thursday, 10 April. The second-hand car, originally destined for the scrapheap, was smashed as part of a 'public art piece' according to the group Everyone Hates Elon, who organised the stunt. The group says it offers people a way to 'safely and legally' destroy a Tesla. The installation will be auctioned to raise money for local food banks."

ALT1: ... that Everyone Hates Elon let members of the public destroy a Tesla Model S to protest against the political activities of Elon Musk and raise money for food banks? Source: see above.
ALT2: ... that Everyone Hates Elon created a public art installation allowing participants to destroy a Tesla Model S to raise money for food banks? Source: see above.
Reviewed:
Comment: This is my first DYK nomination, so not very confident! More than happy for the hooks to be reworded etc as needed. I've also reached out (per WP:REQFREE) to Everyone Hates Elon regarding images for the article; they have said they will release some of their images under CC and upload them to Wikimedia Commons, so depending on timescale and relevance of available images, an image could be included alongside this DYK if it's accepted.

Created by Pineapple Storage (talk) and Jesswade88 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Pineapple Storage (talk) 15:08, 27 April 2025 (UTC).

This is not a review of the nomination, but I do think we should be aware that whatever the hook is, there is a good chance that Elon gets on Twitter and writes about the hook, and then it makes the news. There's two things to note: first, future commenters/reviewers, your behavior in this very discussion may be scrutinized. That doesn't mean "walk on eggshells", but it does mean "think twice before you click publish changes". Second, we should notify—not ask permission from—the WMF press team (comcomwikimedia.org) with ample warning. It's the right thing to do; they should not be blindsided by this. Best, House Blaster (talk • he/they) 05:06, 4 May 2025 (UTC)