Adolescence co-creator responds to ‘absurd’ conspiracy theory

• Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne has refuted the ‘absurd’ conspiracy theory promoted by Elon Musk that the Netflix drama was based on a real crime committed by a Black child.
• Thorne stated the series is entirely fictional and not based on any specific case.
• The original post on X (formerly Twitter) claimed the show was "anti-white propaganda".
• Thorne emphasised that the show explores themes of masculinity, not race, and that knife crime is not exclusive to any race.
• Commentator Femi Oluwole criticised those spreading the misinformation for their hypocrisy, noting they often dismiss concerns about race in other contexts.

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