#thatawkwardmoment when you say you are following someone and you aren’t talking about twitter. People think our generation has taken social networking too far but why wouldn’t the world want to know what you had for breakfast or the type of shampoo you use? It’s websites like these that allow us to turn mundane subjects into 140 characters of witty banter #realtalk. So if you’re sick of scrolling though endless web cam pics or being uncomfortably poked by people you don’t know then let twitter be your place of refuge. Diving into this new world of hashtagging, trending topics and re-tweeting may seem daunting at first, but have no fear you will be speaking the lingo in no time. Even though not everyone can reach near tweeting perfection quite like these folk. Here’s a quick list of some of our favorite people to follow.
The Dark Lord- @Lord_Voldemort7
Cynical has never been so funny. You don’t have to love Harry Potter to follow this dark tweeting mastermind. Whether it’s calling out the social elite or simply bashing on Justin Bieber this wizard makes pop culture his #beyotch.
Portland Places- @Portland_Places
Being from the Northwest should give you extra motivation to follow this local deal tweeter. This twitters primary goal is to show fellow Portlandians just where to go to score the latest bargains.
Amy Rhodes- @iamamyrhodes
A little more under the radar but definitely worth mentioning. Amy is best known for her professional attire and gentle comedy as a writer for The Ellen Show. Her self-deprecating humor makes her the #winning tweeter that she is.
CNN Breaking News- @cnnbrk
One of the main advantages of twitter is the speed in which information is able to travel. With one tweet CNN is able to break news stories to people all over the world. By adding them to your follow list you are guaranteed to stay up to date on all things important.
White Girl Problems- @Whitegrlproblem
“I used to want to be Mary Kate but now I want to be Ashley. #whitegirlproblems” This sassy truth tweeter accurately says it like it is, whether you label yourself a white girl or not. Obnoxious and condescending tweets about weekly yoga sessions and the latest diet fad poke fun at the stereotypical issues that everyone has an opinion about.
E! Online- @Eonline
Fulfilling all your entertainment and celebrity gossip desires E! Online is the leader in up to date pop culture news. If you ever find yourself asking what the real deal with Brad and Angelina is or who really wore it better, Britney or Christina E! is there with all the answers.
Rev Run- @RevRunWisdom
With everyone’s opinion appearing all of your twitter feed it’s nice to take a break from the gossip and follow someone whose main goal is to inspire. Rev Run tweets nothing but genuine uplifting thoughts that add hints of self reflecting optimism.
Sports Center- @sportscenter
If anything sports related is important to you- then be sure to follow Sports Center. It’s your one stop sports fix that will keep you up to date with the major athletic headlines of the day thanks to ESPN’s number one show.
(Ed’s Note: @DustinBieberr definitely should have been on this list. #OutHereNW)