Somebody came up with a theory that Pennywise the Clown from “It” and Mary Poppins are members of the same species . . . and it actually CHECKS OUT.
Especially when you factor in the events of last year’s “Mary Poppins Returns”.
Seriously. It’s kind of unnerving, but here’s the proof:
1. They both return every twenty-something years: 27 for Pennywise, 25 for Mary.
2. They return to “regenerate” energy from a new group of children.
3. But they also have a tendency to return to the kids (who are now adults) from the last time they visited.
4. In both stories, the grown-up versions of the kids forget their experiences.
5. They both lure a child named GEORGIE away from their siblings . . .
6. And they do so with a paper toy! In “It”, Pennywise uses a paper boat. In “Mary Poppins Returns”, it’s a kite.
7. They both have the power to use what’s in the children’s minds.
8. The parents in both stories are oblivious to the “fantastical situations” their kids are experiencing.
9. Both Mary Poppins and Pennywise have a penchant for singing and dancing.
10. At the end of “Mary Poppins Returns”, all the characters go FLOATING OFF with balloons . . . and we all know how Pennywise feels about balloons and floating.
(Buzzfeed)
