It started with a tweet about Donald Trump
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Martin Shkreli aka the “Pharma Bro” became one of the most hated men in America after his former company, Turing Pharmaceuticals, raised the price of a life-saving AIDS drug from $13.50 a pill to $750. In the aftermath of the drug-gouging controversy, the former CEO has done little to improve his image. He’s been indicted on charges of securities fraud, pissed off the Wu-Tang Clan, and been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump.
Last night on Twitter, comedian Patton Oswalt was tweeting out #TrumpCantSwim in an attempt to promote a baseless rumor the same way Trump has spread lies about Hillary Clinton’s health. Soon, Shkreli came to Trump’s aid by trolling one of one of the quickest wits on the planet. As one would expect, things didn’t go too well for the former hedge fund manager.
This #TrumpCantSwim hashtag thing is ridiculous. He can swim, right?— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473114460
Why would people be Tweeting #TrumpCantSwim? Do they think that hashtag is gonna take off or something?— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473114496
i just don't see the #TrumpCantSwim hashtag having ANY legs, y'know? By tomorrow no one'll remember #TrumpCantSwim.— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473114546
why r u ever https://t.co/yERoMuOxDk— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473129449
Nope. Now run along, live your life & die wealthy yet confused by how empty you feel in those last seconds. https://t.co/hPRn9J9hms— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473129931
Never said I was smarter than you, dummy. Just said you're boring and soulless. https://t.co/dWYVdQ4VXH— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473132665
Dude, 12 year-olds on a Skittles rush can troll better than you. https://t.co/j0uLn9zrRl— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473132703
You got me there, Transdermal Patch Adams! https://t.co/ysMCVxiUb3— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473132831
Then keep chasing those $$s, dreamer! A life well spent. https://t.co/wUfLSxJvfT— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473133459
Wow. You ARE an innovator. You found a way to embarrass wiggers. Wow. Take a bow, Marty! https://t.co/6pJniNSAs1— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473133582
.@pattonoswalt LOL he thinks you're @KevinJames ????— (((Unibrowser))) (@(((Unibrowser)))) 1473133821
Eh, let's let him have that one. Don't wanna embarrass the little fella any further. https://t.co/lp3CtE7NgW— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473133867
Well, @MartinShkreli, this was...enervating. Tell the people you pay to tell you you're funny to ALSO assure you that you won. G'night.— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473134105
This was where Martin lost, BTW. https://t.co/jBB2cUOG4R— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt) 1473136386