Comedy Central’s late night game show Midnight has created a hilarious new hashtag to get you through your day: #HipHopHarryPotter.
Pass the gillyweed, tonight we’re playing #HipHopHarryPotter. Check out the examples and play along. pic.twitter.com/bAaI57yBDx
@midnight (@midnight) January 11, 2017
The show asked fans to name things from the world of Harry Potter, but give it a hip-hop twist. The tweets that resulted were simply stunning.
First off, Professor Snape got infinitely cooler.
Snape Dogg#HipHopHarryPotter @midnight pic.twitter.com/Nm8Tq1FUYm
Brendan McInnis (@BrendanMcInnis) January 11, 2017
Half blood Prince
#HipHopHarryPotter pic.twitter.com/02ghHUiTolJADE BLU (@artnimagination) January 11, 2017
Then people went in with some amazing Harry Potter puns.
Gin and Polyjuice potion#HipHopHarryPotter @midnight
Justin Williams (@jwadewilli) January 11, 2017
Don’t Go Chasing Quidditch Balls #HipHopHarryPotter @midnight pic.twitter.com/Yvj2aZUbmA
Bravo Golf Lima (@Benjamin_G_Lund) January 11, 2017
2 Legit 2 Quidditch #HipHopHarryPotter @midnight
Justin Staggs (@Staggfilms) January 11, 2017
These Cho’s Ain’t Loyal #hiphopharrypotter
G-Swizzel (@gswizzelbooks) January 11, 2017
Everyday I’m Mugglin’ @midnight #HipHopHarryPotter
Jenny Badass AF (@layingbackeatin) January 11, 2017
McGonagall Said Knock You Out #HipHopHarryPotter @midnight
Marcus Fregerston (@fregerston) January 11, 2017
While some focused on Potter-fying song titles, others got creative with the lyrics.
“I’ve got 99 problems but a snitch ain’t one.” #hiphopHarryPotter
Benj Pasek (@benjpasek) March 29, 2013
“I’m sorry Mrs. Weasley, I am for real…Never meant to make your daughter cry.” – Bellatrix Lestrange (from the grave) #HipHopHarryPotter
Michelle Ferrucci (@mferruccimusic) January 11, 2017
Now I ain’t saying she a death eater
But she ain’t messing with no broke wizard #HipHopHarryPotterMiles Morales (@SuperKingLime) January 11, 2017
My anaconda dont want none if you cant speak parseltongue @midnight #HipHopHarryPotter
Cameron (@castielspizza_) January 11, 2017
“It was all a dream, I read that Daily Prophet magazine. On Hogwarts Express train eating jelly beans.” #HipHopHarryPotter pic.twitter.com/1kyMl4vaX2
Remo (@RemoHartnet) January 11, 2017
Started in a cupboard, now I’m here. #HipHopHarryPotter
Bre Melino (@bmelino1) January 11, 2017
Y’all gon’ make me lose my wand
Up in here
Up in here
#HipHopHarryPotter @midnightDammit Erin (@DammitErin) January 11, 2017
Lastly, people reimagined hip-hop artists into their wizarding world counterparts.
Fetty Whomping Willow @midnight #HipHopHarryPotter
Katie Anne McKendry (@KatieAnneMcK) January 11, 2017
Sugar Quill Gang #HipHopHarryPotter @midnight
Andrew Kuper (@super_kuper) January 11, 2017
Slytherun the Jewels #HipHopHarryPotter @midnight
joe bozic (@ClackyJ) January 11, 2017
Bone, Thugs N’ Hermoine @midnight #HipHopHarryPotter
Sir Mike S’alot (@mpcowen) January 11, 2017
The Notorious O.W.L. #HipHopHarryPotter @midnight
R.J. (@Greyjoy2Dworld) January 11, 2017
Harry Potter fans, you are a credit to the internet. Thank you for your service today.
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