{"id":560,"date":"2025-03-11T17:47:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/elvira-donates-tesla-with-elon-sux-painted-on-it-to-npr-a-day-in-the-bay\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T17:47:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:47:21","slug":"elvira-donates-tesla-with-elon-sux-painted-on-it-to-npr-a-day-in-the-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/elvira-donates-tesla-with-elon-sux-painted-on-it-to-npr-a-day-in-the-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Elvira Donates Tesla with &#8216;Elon Sux&#8217; Painted on It to NPR: A Day in the Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 id=\"elvira-donates-tesla-with-elon-sux-painted-on-it-to-npr-a-day-in-the-bay-tLqnoNTpXW\">Elvira Donates Tesla with &#8216;Elon Sux&#8217; Painted on It to NPR: A Day in the Bay<\/h1>\n<h2 id=\"what-happened-tLqnoNTpXW\">What Happened?<\/h2>\n<p>Famed horror host Elvira made a bold statement by donating a Tesla with the words &#8216;Elon Sux&#8217; painted on it to NPR during their annual fundraising event in the Bay Area.<\/p><div id=\"snapl-id2671764578\" class=\"snapl-idcontent snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><h5><a href=\"https:\/\/aicopilotx.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/copilotx250x50-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aicopilotx.com\">Automate Your Business with AI<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-did-she-do-it-tLqnoNTpXW\">Why Did She Do It?<\/h2>\n<p>Elvira, also known as Cassandra Peterson, has been a vocal critic of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his controversial actions. She saw this as an opportunity to use her platform to raise awareness and support for NPR.<\/p><div id=\"snapl-id578105550\" class=\"snapl-idcontent_2 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/rumiawards.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7270\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-was-the-reaction-tLqnoNTpXW\">What Was the Reaction?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The donation caused quite a stir, with some praising Elvira for her boldness and others criticizing her for being disrespectful.<\/li>\n<li>NPR has stated that they will auction off the Tesla and use the proceeds to support their programming.<\/li>\n<li>Elon Musk has not publicly responded to the donation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-this-mean-tLqnoNTpXW\">What Does This Mean?<\/h2>\n<p>This donation highlights the power of using one&#8217;s platform for a cause and the ongoing debate surrounding Elon Musk and his actions. It also showcases the importance of supporting public media and the impact it can have on society.<\/p><div id=\"snapl-id4047974759\" class=\"snapl-idcontent_3 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bayareaplumbingpros.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-394\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/bayplumbing203.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bayareaplumbingpros.com\/\">Book Bay Area Plumbing Pros<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"snapl-id2414946260\" class=\"snapl-idcontent_4 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bayarearealestate.io\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-396\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/BayRealEstate200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bayarearealestate.io\">Buy\/Sell Bay Area Properties<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"snapl-id3790613492\" class=\"snapl-idcontent-2 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/summit.eventaix.com\" aria-label=\"agentic-world-summit-2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026.png 1024w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"in-conclusion-tLqnoNTpXW\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Elvira&#8217;s donation of a Tesla with &#8216;Elon Sux&#8217; painted on it to NPR during their fundraising event in the Bay Area has sparked conversation and raised awareness for both the organization and the ongoing debate surrounding Elon Musk. It serves as a reminder of the power of using one&#8217;s platform for a cause and the importance of supporting public media.<\/p>\n<div id=\"snapl-id1499468647\" class=\"snapl-idafter-content snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bayareahvacpros.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-491\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/pa116-300x188.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/pa116-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/pa116.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bayareahvacpros.com\">Bay Area HVAC Pros<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"snapl-id3157678864\" class=\"snapl-idafter-content_2 snapl-identity-placement\"><div 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