Phony Tweeters Revealed

We've all heard the well known adage, "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is." In recent years, there have been several, fake celebrity tweeters discovered and even lawsuits filed against these Phweeters, aka phony tweeters. From the surprising to the funny, in today's world, it is important to check your sources when you complete any twitter search. There are a ton of helpful twitter directories out there, but there are also some imposters. Fake accounts may still provide a great deal of entertainment, in some cases, more than the certified, original personality.

Now, there are even twitter hackers, recently featured in the media. These social media gurus have managed to fake controversial statements as CNN news professionals, sports personalities, Britney Spears, and even Barack Obama during his presidential election campaign. In the end, you will have to personally evaluate any celebrities or business personalities that you find through a simple twitter search. A few great twitter directories include: Tweetfind.com, Wefollow.com, and Celebritytweet.com. What follows is a list of 2009's Top 10 Notable Tweets.

1. Chuck Norris (@chucknorris)
"Chuck Norris invented the spoon, because killing people with a knife was just too easy."

2. Nick Nolte (@Nick_Nolte)
"I like how Best Buy sells energy drinks at the counter. Sometimes I like to buy some a/v cables, mix up a jager bomb, and just rage."

3. The Dalai Lama (@OHHDL)
This site was created and then left unused for many months. This account created quite a stir when it first appeared online.

4. Stewie Griffin (@stewiegriffin)
"Damn you, damn the broccoli, and damn the Wright Brothers!"

5. Octomom (@octomom)
"Christmas shopping for 14 kids was SO difficult! I can't wait when they're old enough to plan their own gift exchange!"

6. Bill Clinton (@notbillclinton)
"John Edwards...why did you cheat on your wife that has cancer, you're a dog! If Hillary gets sick, that's it, no more Hoochies! FAMILY FIRST."

7. Steve Jobs (@FSJ)
"Knife? Bottle opener? Do what I do and have a servant type person open your Chablis..."

8. Borat (@Borat)
"PeopleofWalmart.com is the best porn site I have ever visited."

9. Sockington (@Sockington)
"NOW I AM INFORMING YOU IT IS LITTERBOX CLEANING TIME. Do not make me resort to Defcon two status."

10. Erica's Fish (@ericasfish)
"The human purchased a new rug which I am certain has cast me under a hallucinogenic spell. Why is that end table glaring at me?"

Sources:

http://twitter.com

http://www.pcworld.com/article/159492/15_fake_and_funny_twitter_accounts.html

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/01/professed-twitt/

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/10/miley-cyrus-hac/

http://digitallabz.com/blogs/65-fake-twitter-profiles-with-hilarious-tweets.html

http://newrelease.co.za/social-media/fake-twitter-accounts-twitterjacking/

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/lil-faux-tweet-the-8-most-entertaining-fake-twitter-users.php