Pride Week in the US Was Overtaken by Aussie Horror Icon The Babadook

#Babashook

Just in case you’ve not been near the internet this past week, The Babadook is a gay icon now.

We’re not going to get into the reasons why the behatted picture-book creature from Jennifer Kent’s Aussie horror flick is suddenly an LGBTQI hero. (It’s one of the web’s best “just-go-with-it” memes.)

All you need to really know is that our American cousins have embraced the Babadook and made him the de facto mascot for their Pride events across the country.

And if you thought they were utilising the Babadook with only mild enthusiasm, you are mistaken.

WHO TF DRESSED UP AS THE BABADOPL TO THE S9 FINALE OF RUPAULS DRAG RACE BC IM ABOUT TO STAN pic.twitter.com/X49yMMT3pA

— Sarah Green (@notsarahgreen) June 10, 2017

Babadook does #Pride2017 #LAPride #lapride2017 pic.twitter.com/Y9IW8iynB5

— Sarah Enid (@myladydisdain) June 11, 2017

Babadooks #5 and #6 present a double terrifying journey at LA gay pride pic.twitter.com/6TtrxIj4pY

— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) June 11, 2017

Yes, yes, we’ll say it: We’re Babashook.

YOU: Don't be extra
ME, THE BABADOOK: pic.twitter.com/KLDJqNoNXK

— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) June 11, 2017

Photo: Twitter (kylebuchanan)