Rowling completely owns Trump fans on Twitter after they burn her books
FANS of Donald Trump tried to start a Twitter war with Harry Potter author JK Rowling. They should have picked an easier target.
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WHEN you’re one of the best selling authors of all time, it’s safe to say you’re probably pretty good with words.
You’d think a world-dominating book series was enough but J.K. Rowling has proved time and time again her quick wit isn’t just limited to the magical world of Harry Potter — it also extends to her Twitter account.
Rowling has spent years demolishing haters and loudly voicing her political views on Twitter and this week was no different.
After sharing an old tweet from the current US Vice President Mike Pence, Rowling’s accompanying bible verse started a huge Twitter firestorm.
'For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?'
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 29, 2017
Matthew 16:26 https://t.co/cYFglX3yRW
Many Trump fans attempted to engage in word warfare with the best-selling author but, unsurprisingly, none of them were triumphant.
Most Trump supporters announced they’d boycott the author with many saying they’d burn her “books and movies too” to which Rowling responded brilliantly.
Well, the fumes from the DVDs might be toxic and I've still got your money, so by all means borrow my lighter. pic.twitter.com/kVoi8VGEoK
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 31, 2017
She also decided to give out free spelling lessons.
I think you mean 'shudder', unless there's a biblical character called Shutter I've forgotten. pic.twitter.com/x1uOy6n3BH
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2017
The Twitter burns continued for days as Trump fans valiantly tried to outwit the author.
Unless you're actually a hooded chihuahua, I'm pretty sure I win on the 'not hiding' front. I quite like 'old whore', though. #Shakespearean pic.twitter.com/0pIEVfrGn7
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2017
*sighs* Well, who knows? If I try harder, I might be reincarnated as a lonely virgin hiding behind a cartoon frog. pic.twitter.com/EbocdxfJ5o
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2017
Despite the hate Rowling received on Twitter, she thanked most of her fans for their love announcing she was off to produce more books, or as her Trump fans now call them — “kindling.”
I'd just like to thank everyone sending me lovely messages, which greatly outnumber the bad ones 😘 I'm now off to produce more kindling...
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 1, 2017
And for those that feel like they need to burn a book to support Trump but can’t get enough of Harry Potter, Rowling offered a tempting deal.
Actually, we're thinking of selling them in pairs in future; a 'read one, burn one' deal for those who like the magic, but not the morals. https://t.co/EPsXoDodr7
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 1, 2017
Rowling’s feud with Trump fans isn’t the first Twitter war she’s taken part in.
In 2014, the author shut down a homophobic fan after she revealed Dumbledore was gay.
She also lost a number of Twitter users last year when tweeting her anger for Britain’s decision to exit the EU.
Despite the hate, Rowling continues to use her huge social media following — 9.34 million followers — to advocate for what she believes in.
I'll use my influence whatever way I want. This country needs to be freed of fascists on both right and left. https://t.co/vdNCFkAVGI
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 27, 2016
Originally published as Rowling completely owns Trump fans on Twitter after they burn her books