It’s only three months into 2019, and nothing can keep marathon novelist Stephen King off Twitter, a medium he wields to broadcast his inner thoughts, book reviews, and political criticism. You may remember he recently Tweeted a viral response to a USA Today headline that mentioned fellow writer Tabitha King not by name but simply by “his wife”—an offensive error the Kings corrected with their usual poignancy.
Aside from biting clap-backs and no-frills political hot takes, King’s Tweeting trends—which range from cheering on his friends and family to documenting the day-to-day life of his corgi—remind us that behind the author and his soapbox is a Sunday-morning, half-awake dad who’ll do anything to embarrass his kids, one who can’t get enough of his mischievous, short-legged corgi. This lovable dad content with corresponding dad typos speaks deeply to the dad in all of us. Here are 10 of King’s latest inspiring Tweets to kickstart your weekend and cleanse your soul.
1. correct punctuation can’t get in the way of supporting your heroes
Kick it's ass, Alex! https://t.co/bJypbILATg
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 6, 2019
2. fashion: I don’t really understand it, do you?
This is so fucking odd. https://t.co/M3ElQgKb7i
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 3, 2019
3. Binge-watch & thrills
It’s Science Fiction Saturday on TCM!how am I supposed to work?
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 2, 2019
4. #DadContent
"The name is Bond. Steve Bond."
HAHAHAHAHAHA pic.twitter.com/LRvjUVURPb— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 24, 2019
5. turning twitter into #dogstagram
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, tonight killed a huge pink snake that had the temerity to crawl up and dis her. Also some furry, turdlike creature I don't even want to think about. pic.twitter.com/bAs5NGSaTY
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 22, 2019
6. I love you, son! have a great day at school!
Congratulations.Joe!and. Ton of love from Dad. https://t.co/XCJmm2J43b
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 20, 2019
7. *corgi content intensifies*
According to Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, the first rule of Frisbee Club is what happens in Frisbee Club stays in Frisbee Club. pic.twitter.com/YbCdavNhvF
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 12, 2019
8. making classic dad impulse purchases
I got a bag at the bookstore that says IF YOU THINK READING IS BORING, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 5, 2019
9. Tragic: empty nest devastates bangor writer
I am sorry to report that Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, was overserved tonight. pic.twitter.com/dFwe9ro80J
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 2, 2019
10. dad-level sap
A couple of kids got married 48 years ago today. So far it’s worked out pretty well. Still in love.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 2, 2019
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