There is one thing, however, that Pence most certainly did not prepare for.

A single, conspicuous black fly.

We, collectively, gasped.

Author Stephen King sees the fly in Mike Pence’s hair

“Today, a star was born,” cheeredHuffPostonTwitter.

All-American horror author, Stephen King, didn’t think so.

“THE LORD OF THE FLIES, starring Mike Pence!

A fly landed in Mike Pence’s hair during the 2020 VP debate

Coming soon to a streaming platform near you,” hetweeted.

Flies, of course, swarm around it.

“I hope they invite the fly to the next debate,“wroteone appreciative follower.

“Beelzebub!!!

I knew Pence reminded me of someone all these years!“exclaimedanother.

Think what you’d like.