J.K. Rowling’s Twitter account is made even better by her witty responses to internet trolls, but this is a new kind of trolling. A fan recently tweeted about the popular wordsmith’s death, and as one might expect, Rowling was a little taken aback by the post.
The tweet in question contains a meme that details how fans will likely react when Rowling dies. In true J.K. Rowling fashion, she responded with genuine concern that people were planning for her death.
This is very sweet, but I won’t be offended if you untag me when making plans for my death. pic.twitter.com/LfLSTuTxQO
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 7, 2017
According to The Telegraph, a fan added fuel to the fire by predicting that the tweet will “blow up” when Rowling does eventually pass away. The author shut it down from there.
Yes, let’s talk more about when I die. It’s cheering me right up. https://t.co/o8qrudMvW0
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 7, 2017
Although there may be some truth in the tweet, it would be a little weird for anyone to hear people talking about reactions to their death when they are clearly alive and well.
Seriously, tweet whatever you like. I just don’t want to be tagged in on the funeral plans. It’s… weird. https://t.co/d98WEwsvKl
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 8, 2017
So if you’re participating in this, please stop.