Commenting on the meme, the actor who portrayed the creature, Tim Purcell reflected on wearing the costume and make-up, saying: “I didn’t feel like a gay icon at the time, I can tell you that much. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Sadly, Kent did not provide an insight onto whether the Babadook and Pennywise are actually dating or not.Īnd Kent isn’t the only person to have their say on the Babadook’s identity. High quality Gay Pride Babadook inspired Mugs by independent artists and designers from around the world. He doesn’t want to die so he’s finding ways to become relevant.” “I think it’s crazy and just kept him alive. When asked by Bloody Disgusting at the premiere of her new film, Nightingale, about the meme, Kent commented: “Of course, I love that story. However, the creature’s creator, Jennifer Kent, has remained silent on her creation’s path in life, until now.
The Babadook was regularly seen at Pride celebrations across the world, and the meme took on a new life after it was decided that Pennywise, the clown IT, was his boyfriend.
The Babadook became an icon after Netflix accidentally categorized it as an LGBTQ film.įollowing the mistake, the LGBTQ community seized upon it, and the Babadook became an instant icon, with his tale of being repressed by a small family, and his savvy sense of fashion.
