The timeline just got a whole lot darker.

Still recovering from getting roasted for the time the Texas GOP tried to go after Beto O'Rourke for being cool, Ted Cruz has made a last ditch effort to be relatable.

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Cruz tweeted a picture of the Zodiac Killer's cryptic cipher on Wednesday, adding a festive "Happy Halloween."

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It's not the first time Cruz has acknowledged the meme that claims he was the the Zodiac Killer. Last year, he replied to a tweet with the same cipher.

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This time around, it didn't go over so well. Twitter users chastised him for trying to jump in on the joke.

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Others posted their own ciphers.

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Most Twitter users thought Cruz's attempt at being relatable was distasteful, considering the Zodiac Killer's murder spree claimed at least five victims. The killer remains unknown.

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Ted ... what are you doing?

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