People have decided Pennywise from 'It' is gay and in a committed relationship with the Babadook

Step aside Kimye, Pennydook is Hollywood's new IT couple.
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People of the internet have basically concluded that Pennywise, the clown from IT, is not only gay but dating another horror movie villain, the Babadook who is known as a gay icon. And they are loving it.

Just when we thought horror movies couldn't get more wild, people are reacting with some pretty great theories of their own about Pennywise and the Babadook's relationship status. Some are creative, some are riveting, and others are plain hilarious. Just see for yourself.

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