Strip club suspended from Musk’s X for ‘hate speech’ after cheeky swipe at Trump

Vancouver: The Penthouse strip club just got itself into a bit of trouble on X, the platform owned by Elon Musk. They posted a cheeky sign that poked fun at Donald Trump, and it went viral. The sign read, “Forever neighbours, never neighbors,” playing on the Canadian and American spellings of the word.

But it seems that some folks didn’t find it funny. The club got suspended for “hate speech,” which left the social media manager, Benjamin Jackson, feeling pretty shocked. He couldn’t believe that a playful jab could be labeled as hate speech.

Jackson suspects that someone who supports Trump or Musk might have flagged the post. He thinks if enough people complain, the platform just takes action without really looking into it.

The Penthouse has always been known for its witty marquee, and now it’s getting attention from all over. Owner Danny Filippone mentioned that the phone has been ringing non-stop since the incident.

While some people are upset about the suspension, Jackson sees a silver lining. He believes the controversy has actually boosted their business. He thinks the sign would have gotten local attention, but now it’s a bigger story, and he’s all for it. Sometimes, bad press can turn into good press!