How to ‘Crucio’ Trolls on Twitter: A Masterclass by JK Rowling

The next time you want to take on a troll on social media, ask yourself: what would JK Rowling do?

When it comes to Twitter trolls, JK Rowling always has the last word. (Photo: Rythum Seth/The Quint)

Live long enough in the world of social media and you are bound to come across a moment that makes you want to facepalm and reach out into your screen to strangle that hate-spewing troll on the other end.

The next time something like that happens, take a deep breath and think about JK Rowling. The author and businesswoman knows exactly how to use wit and humour to put hateful trolls in their place.

Rowling’s Twitter game is strong, to say the least. Here’s how she does it:

Turn all that hate into compliments.

Be nice and correct them. Not everyone uses Google.

Some people just want a reason to complain.

Sometimes, it’s a lost cause.

Burrrrrnnnnnn!

Trolls love it when you lend a helping hand.

Take notes, folks. This is how it’s done.