Pennywise smile sparks ‘It Chapter Two’-inspired viral challenge
Earlier this week, It Chapter Two star Bill Skarsgård, stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to try to teach the host how to do the iconic and creepy Pennywise smile.
Now, the internet has taken that lesson and tried to see if they could perfect the demon clown’s grin themselves in the latest viral challenge.
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In case you missed Skarsgård’s appearance on the show, he talked about decorating his 11-month-old girl’s room with “Pennywise teddy bears” prior to the smiling lesson. You can see a clip from the show down below.
Following that appearance, Bloody Disgusting began the #PennywiseSmileChallenge to encourage their followers to try it for themselves.
Can you do the Pennywise Smile? If so, creep us out by commenting below with a picture or video and be sure to use #PennywiseSmileChallenge. We’ll RT everyone who participates. Don’t be shy! #Pennywise #ItChapter2 pic.twitter.com/iUIdFHifGY
— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) September 10, 2019
As expected, the results were very entertaining. You can see some examples of people trying it out below.
We have the most flattering lights at work.
Honestly though, I look a lot more like Purge mask.#PennywiseSmileChallenge pic.twitter.com/Szg1tMIef5— Anz Art ?✏️ RAFFLE AT 123 FOLLOWERS! (@AnzennaArtz) September 10, 2019
does this count? ? #PennywiseSmileChallenge pic.twitter.com/uKRorLvs3G
— ?? goth clowns only ?? (@ghostpoot) September 10, 2019
Always been a clown at heart I guess. #PennywiseSmileChallenge pic.twitter.com/fbjvBd244m
— Johnny Berchtold ?? (@JohnnyBerchtold) September 11, 2019
#pennywisesmilechallenge from two years ago with poor makeup. Complete with real drool ?? pic.twitter.com/mPx8GaKZaw
— Jake Watford (@jake_watford) September 10, 2019
#PennywiseSmileChallenge this is my creepiest smile pic.twitter.com/QiNlJT7Q7d
— Katherine-Anne (@ThatKathMassier) September 10, 2019
Halloween 2017 #PennywiseSmileChallenge pic.twitter.com/ZFzyOKpRcs
— Jess Lornie (@MissRagamuffin) September 10, 2019
No problem and thanks for the request. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/Eb2Oen6v4q
— Keven (@BrianJWooster) September 10, 2019
There you go and please be gentle with me ?#Pennywisesmilechallenge pic.twitter.com/JMCMO6YRQj
— DJ Brenn (@DJBrenNAN4) September 10, 2019
Pop pop pop ? pic.twitter.com/9jHwlofyyf
— RW (@r_villan22) September 10, 2019
#PennywiseSmileChallenge clown status! pic.twitter.com/VxFSp3Iate
— El Caleb (@crapisfood) September 10, 2019
It: Chapter Two just dropped in theaters and became the second-highest horror movie opening with $91 million, with the first It film beating it out for the No. 1 spot. You can see the creepy trailer for it below.
Do you think you could master Pennywise’s creepy smile? Sound off in the comments down below!
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