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)1473114460.0
Why would people be Tweeting #TrumpCantSwim? Do they think that hashtag is gonna take off or something?— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473114496.0
i just don't see the #TrumpCantSwim hashtag having ANY legs, y'know? By tomorrow no one'll remember #TrumpCantSwim.— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473114546.0
why r u ever https://t.co/yERoMuOxDk— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473129449.0
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)1473129931.0
@MartinShkreli @pattonoswalt he's the voice of ratatouille, you're the voice of corporate greed— Idris Elbow Noodles (@Idris Elbow Noodles)1473130000.0
Not like the ones in your head telling you that acquiring yet never creating is eating your soul but yeah, voices. https://t.co/tkNdqzfmYn— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473130438.0
Never said I was smarter than you, dummy. Just said you're boring and soulless. https://t.co/dWYVdQ4VXH— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473132665.0
Dude, 12 year-olds on a Skittles rush can troll better than you. https://t.co/j0uLn9zrRl— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473132703.0
You got me there, Transdermal Patch Adams! https://t.co/ysMCVxiUb3— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473132831.0
If I don't matter then what's stopping you from crushing the comedy landscape? Have at it, champ! https://t.co/KM9A8K0y2G— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473133318.0
Then keep chasing those $$$s, dreamer! A life well spent. https://t.co/wUfLSxJvfT— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473133459.0
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)1473133582.0
.@pattonoswalt LOL he thinks you're @KevinJames ????— (((Unibrowser))) (@(((Unibrowser))))1473133821.0
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)1473133867.0
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)1473134105.0
This was where Martin lost, BTW. https://t.co/jBB2cUOG4R— Patton Oswalt (@Patton Oswalt)1473136386.0