Is Ford’s ‘Very Gay Raptor’ Truck for the LGBT Community Real?

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Is the “Very Gay Raptor” Real?

Oh boy, it sure is! In fact, Ford has been promoting this rainbow flag-bedecked version of their $56,000-plus twin-turbo performance truck since 2021. The “Very Gay Raptor” was born in response to a negative comment on social media, with Ford rendering its most bada** nameplate in sparkling gold adorned with rainbow graphics. The positive response online was so overwhelming that the manufacturer decided to make it real and has been using it as a tool to help drive out discrimination ever since.

What’s the Buzz About?

Recently, former transgender personality Oli London shared a video of the “Very Gay Raptor” that went viral. The video features Rob Kearney, the first openly gay competitor in the World’s Strongest Man competition, talking up the allyship he found in the event. Others have also posted promotional videos of the truck, which Ford has been touting since last year.

Why the Controversy?

Some people are upset about the truck’s association with the LGBT community, but Ford has been clear about their allyship with the community. They even brought the “Very Gay Raptor” and the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2021 to demonstrate their support. The event draws hundreds of thousands each year to gawk at some of the most famous production and competition cars ever manufactured.

The Bottom Line

Love it or hate it, the “Very Gay Raptor” is real and here to stay. Ford has been promoting it for over a year and using it as a tool to help drive out discrimination. So, let’s celebrate diversity and inclusivity in all forms, even in the automotive industry.