Stephen King's Witty Tweet: "Then IT Hit Me" Goes Viral

Stephen King, the renowned author known for his gripping horror novels, recently shared a tweet that quickly went viral, amassing over one million views. The tweet, posted at 12:15 PM on July 27, 2024, humorously recounts an experience King had in a bookstore. The tweet reads: "I was in a bookstore and they were throwing my novels around. Couldn't figure out why. Then IT hit me."

King's clever play on words, referencing his famous novel "IT," sparked a wave of laughter and engagement across social media. Fans and followers, both old and new, flooded the comments section with their reactions. One user commented, "You go Stephen. You and you alone have earned that joke. Thanks for all the scary stuff since I was a kid many years ago. Loved your stuff, you should have seen me trying to explain IT to my school psychologist!" Another chimed in with, "He then took The Long Walk home," a nod to another of King's works.

The tweet didn't just entertain; it also inspired creativity among fans. One imaginative commenter shared, "When they were moving all the furniture out of the IT offices next door, someone hid a Pennywise sticker on one of the filing cabinets. Since our office Halloween decorating is rather competitive, if I had the money, I'd be real tempted to release a roomba into their office with a red balloon tied off to it on just long enough of a ribbon to be seen floating above the cubes."

Stephen King's mastery of both horror and humor shines through in his tweet, earning him the title of "The King of Dad Jokes" from one fan. Another user humorously speculated, "I guess his books weren't considered Needful Things anymore," playing on the title of one of King's other famous novels.

The tweet's popularity demonstrates Stephen King's enduring influence and the affectionate engagement of his fanbase. Whether evoking chills with his horror stories or chuckles with his dad jokes, King continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The viral tweet stands as a testament to his unique ability to blend humor with his literary legacy, making "Then IT hit me" a moment to remember for his fans.