The chaotic battle royale platformer, Fall Guys, made jellybean characters internet famous, had a wholesome tweet about inclusivity released by the company, and the reactions to that were one of the usual ones we encounter on the internet. The official Fall Guys account kept it simple but powerful, saying, “Proud of every bean ❤️,” with rainbow visuals in the backdrop, kicking off a wave of sarcastic support, jokes, and of course, some backlash from the usual suspects.
First and foremost, positivity. The replies were flooded by players sending love, saying how it was so refreshing to see the game take such a light-hearted approach to representation as opposed to the more grave discourse elsewhere. User @TheSilver1987 went as far as jokingly saying, “How is this video game better at being welcoming and inclusive than entire governments?” And honestly, mood. Fall Guys has been about colorful chaos all along, so seeing it embrace that energy for Pride feels like a natural step.
Naturally, many were not in agreement. The phrase “woke beer” was somehow uttered into the conversation (thank you @st4rgaze_MZT), and several accounts spiraled into talks about “brainwashed children” and societal collapse because, well… rainbow beans? @Nicoolahsz added to the drama by stating that was why Fall Guys is “going bankrupt” and losing to Stumble Guys. Except, you know, Fall Guys literally just went through a massive resurrection post its free-to-play announcement, but okay.
The real comedy came from the trolls that somehow failed to see the memo while being very obvious. A.k.a. “Woke ‘Cheese’ Burger” @sillyborga unhinged half the thread about “woke infiltration” and said stuff like “I love master baiting it!”—say what? Congratulations, you played yourself! Meanwhile, @Gustavo34614764 gave an explanation to the uproar by saying the tweet did not even mention LGBTQ+ themes explicitly, only to be met with a baffling reply—”HOPHOBIC.” Peak Twitter.
Some of the players in the chaotic mess remembered and reminded the rest of the player base about what Fall Guys is all about—harmless fun. @Huscoon vowed to “still bully Crocodiles” (relatable), while others started joking about “non-beanery” identities. And hey, if a title about tumbling gelatinous blobs can manage to spark an inclusivity debate, maybe there’s hope for the rest of us, eh?
Regardless, Fall Guys still strives to ensure every bean feels proud, whether they’re winning crowns or face-planting into slime. And if that bothers you, then maybe you ought to go touch some grass—or grab a ledge before the round ends.
