If anyone knows how to breed terror into the hearts and minds of people, it’s Stephen King. That man knows horror. But when he compared Cthulu to GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, Cthulu was NOT HAPPY.
GOP Nominee Is Cthulu In Disguise
King, who is almost as well known for his political activism as he is for his books, tweeted the following on September 12:
Breaking News: Reliable sources reveal that Donald Trump is actually Cthulu. The absurd hairdo isn't absurd at all. It hides the tentacles.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 12, 2016
Cthulu, one of H.P. Lovecraft’s “Great Old Ones,” was NOT amused. It makes sense, though – Cthulu is “worshipped by deranged human cults,” which sounds an awful lot like Trump’s supporters.
What you may not know is that Cthulu put his cap in the race for president in August of 2015. So far, he’s not on any ballots anywhere, though, and they won’t let him into the debates. There are security issues, I hear. Plus they can’t find a podium big enough.
Anyway …
Cthulu took to Twitter to denounce Stephen King’s proclamation, and he did so in a fantastic statement.
Trump could barely hope to be 1/63 as great as I am if he weren't such a buffoon, @StephenKing pic.twitter.com/AKU0PFNoG2
— Cthulhu for America (@cthulhu4america) September 12, 2016
The letter, filled with references to many of King’s novels, was Cthulu’s way of saying “Oh hell no,” while at the same time doffing his cap tentacles to the greatness of Stephen King.
And They’re Still Going At It
King doubled down on his initial tweet last night.
Reliable sources on Cthulu's denail he is Trump: "Well, it's what he WOULD say, isn't it?"
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 15, 2016
Of course it is, Mr. King. I’m with you.
Cthulu fired back:
In an election of deceptions, why pretend to be another used car salesman? Apocalypse sells. America is ready. https://t.co/y2GVpQKI8j
— Cthulhu for America (@cthulhu4america) September 15, 2016
I can only hope these two keep at it for a while, because this is Twitter gold.
Oh, and in case you wanted a t-shirt:
Trumpthulhu ≠ Cthulhu https://t.co/4UEdnWPWQG
— Cthulhu for America (@cthulhu4america) September 14, 2016
Featured Image from Reddit.