Who knew that cute little green bot had a wicked streak? If you're a fan of the Android platform -- heck, even if you're not -- then follow this account for some Google-centric fun.
Walt Mosspuppet, a puppet comedian and apparently "the only technology journalist in the World," is well worth a look for a funny take on tech.
Nokia's CEO gets lampooned in fine old style here with a seriously sarcastic perspective on the Finnish phone company.
This account spoofs the director, president and chief executive officer of Yahoo by imagining the successful businesswoman as a foul-mouthed alcoholic.
With a surname that starts with "Ass," WikiLeak's Julian Assange hopefully has some thick skin. If not, well, he certainly has more pressing things to worry about.
The underlying tone behind AT&T's "Parody Relations" can be summed up by its bio -- "Covering the USA, kind of..."
This fake version of British video game designer Peter Molyneux amps up his overly complex thoughts to their funniest extremes.
Poor old Zuckerberg. All of that money and he still has to put up with people writing amusing tweets under his (almost) name. Yeah, we'd take that deal too.
Imagine the immense power behind all Google properties is an evil, HAL-esque sentient machine. Funny, or too real?
Who knew that cute little green bot had a wicked streak? If you're a fan of the Android platform -- heck, even if you're not -- then follow this account for some Google-centric fun.
Walt Mosspuppet, a puppet comedian and apparently "the only technology journalist in the World," is well worth a look for a funny take on tech.
Nokia's CEO gets lampooned in fine old style here with a seriously sarcastic perspective on the Finnish phone company.
This account spoofs the director, president and chief executive officer of Yahoo by imagining the successful businesswoman as a foul-mouthed alcoholic.
With a surname that starts with "Ass," WikiLeak's Julian Assange hopefully has some thick skin. If not, well, he certainly has more pressing things to worry about.
The underlying tone behind AT&T's "Parody Relations" can be summed up by its bio -- "Covering the USA, kind of..."
This fake version of British video game designer Peter Molyneux amps up his overly complex thoughts to their funniest extremes.
Poor old Zuckerberg. All of that money and he still has to put up with people writing amusing tweets under his (almost) name. Yeah, we'd take that deal too.
Imagine the immense power behind all Google properties is an evil, HAL-esque sentient machine. Funny, or too real?
2. @OldHossRadbourn
Baseball pitcher Charles Gardner Radbourn died in 1897, but his spirit sort of lives on … on Twitter.
"I just ousted pagan religion and scary Old Testament Yahweh as the mayor of the Earth on @foursquare!" #ChristmasTweets1AD
— Old Hoss Radbourn (@OldHossRadbourn) December 23, 2011
3. @FakePewResearch
The Pew Research Center fills our brains with stats. This spoof takes a slightly different approach.
Percentage of people who misread the "Toys for Tots" sign and donated tassels: 2%
— Fake PewResearch (@FakePewResearch) December 20, 2011
4. @BettyFckinWhite
Actor Betty White is still chugging along at 89. @BettyFckinWhite amplifies her awesomeness.
#2011regrets That my sex tape is on 8mm and no one can see it now.
— Betty F*ckin' White (@BettyFckinWhite) December 13, 2011
Celebrities are easy targets to parody. Here are a few that have gotten the spoof treatment.
Not Burt Reynolds has less followers then most accounts on this list, but with tweets like "When I lose a follower, I just assumed they died. Because let's face it, it's hard not to love me," and "You can call it a mustache, or a hairy set of angel wings," the account's sure to catch fire. Follow this account for tweets documenting what you imagine Mr Reynolds' life would be like.
Facebook fave Betty White gets an unofficial voice offering amusing one liners and witty comment on current and celebrity events. The fake account's jokes cover her age, love of food and supposedly amorous past.
Outspoken movie director Michael Bay is the subject of this amusing account. Fake Bay's tweets portray him as a super-rich, power-hungry, self-obsessed loudmouth.
Gary Busey's eccentric exploits make him ripe for a parody account and this one's a doozy. It ranges from vaguely NSFW quips to outrageous comments. Anyone easily offended will do well to stay away, everyone else — enjoy.
There's no surprises to be had from this fake Chuck Norris profile, but it's a great source of Norris one-liners. It's been a while since it's been updated but a fresh batch of followers might goad the account holder out of vacation-mode. Let's hope!
This profile was formerly @ceoSteveJobs but it was forced to change its name to make it clear it's a parody account, as per Twitter's guidelines. The Apple boss gets gently lampooned by this witty Twitter stream which imagines him banning Angry Birds from the App Store after a losing streak and firing someone for dropping the "F" bomb in a meeting. The "F" in question? Flash, of course.
The talk show queen is sent up in fine style here. We'd recommend following sooner rather than later though, because the legit-looking account is vulnerable to a take-down notice, especially now that Oprah has a little more time on her hands.
This fake account portrays Nick Nolte as permanently impaired on various substances. While we don't know what the real Nolte thinks, we do know that more than 35,000 people find his fake alter ego amusing indeed.
The mysterious "CWalken" was another account that got closed down. It lives on, however, in the guise of Formerly C Walken. Part poetry, part stream of consciousness, somehow these fabulous tweets capture just what you'd expect to come from the pen of the enigmatic Hollywood actor. Sheer class.
Not Burt Reynolds has less followers then most accounts on this list, but with tweets like "When I lose a follower, I just assumed they died. Because let's face it, it's hard not to love me," and "You can call it a mustache, or a hairy set of angel wings," the account's sure to catch fire. Follow this account for tweets documenting what you imagine Mr Reynolds' life would be like.
Facebook fave Betty White gets an unofficial voice offering amusing one liners and witty comment on current and celebrity events. The fake account's jokes cover her age, love of food and supposedly amorous past.
Outspoken movie director Michael Bay is the subject of this amusing account. Fake Bay's tweets portray him as a super-rich, power-hungry, self-obsessed loudmouth.
Gary Busey's eccentric exploits make him ripe for a parody account and this one's a doozy. It ranges from vaguely NSFW quips to outrageous comments. Anyone easily offended will do well to stay away, everyone else — enjoy.
There's no surprises to be had from this fake Chuck Norris profile, but it's a great source of Norris one-liners. It's been a while since it's been updated but a fresh batch of followers might goad the account holder out of vacation-mode. Let's hope!
This profile was formerly @ceoSteveJobs but it was forced to change its name to make it clear it's a parody account, as per Twitter's guidelines. The Apple boss gets gently lampooned by this witty Twitter stream which imagines him banning Angry Birds from the App Store after a losing streak and firing someone for dropping the "F" bomb in a meeting. The "F" in question? Flash, of course.
The talk show queen is sent up in fine style here. We'd recommend following sooner rather than later though, because the legit-looking account is vulnerable to a take-down notice, especially now that Oprah has a little more time on her hands.
This fake account portrays Nick Nolte as permanently impaired on various substances. While we don't know what the real Nolte thinks, we do know that more than 35,000 people find his fake alter ego amusing indeed.
By no means the only majestic imposter on Twitter, Queen UK boasts impressive followers (subjects, surely?) totaling more than 335,000. Elizabeth Windsor's real-time, gin-soaked views on current affairs are a treat to see in your timeline. Long live the Queen!
The mysterious "CWalken" was another account that got closed down. It lives on, however, in the guise of Formerly C Walken. Part poetry, part stream of consciousness, somehow these fabulous tweets capture just what you'd expect to come from the pen of the enigmatic Hollywood actor. Sheer class.
5. @God_Damn_Batman
Itching to see The Dark Knight Rises in 2012? Get your fill of Batman with this aggressive account.
Returning this Kindle Fire. Turns out it doesn't double as a flamethrower. Lame.
— The Batman (@God_Damn_Batman) December 26, 2011
6. @Lord_Voldemort7
He who shall not be named pokes fun at current events, social media and, of course, Harry Potter.
#BiebersNannyWouldSay "And I was like 'baby, baby SHUT THE HELL UP'"
— The Dark Lord (@Lord_Voldemort7) December 29, 2011
7. @Edgar_Allan_Poe
Literary great Edgar Allan Poe comes to life again in poetically written, jaw-dropping tweets.
Few pleasures are as glorious as spending a day in Farmville raping and pillaging homesteads.
— Edgar Allan Poe (@Edgar_Allan_Poe) November 15, 2011
Poe is not alone. Spoofs of other famous authors also pen entertaining Twitter missives.
You might expect some tales of merry adventure from Gulliver's Travels author Jonathan Swift, but this Swift is more concerned with where his next gin is coming from, the antics of his whippet and the unseemly behavior of his constant companion Stella. Written in olde English, following this account will bring such vocab delights as "periwigtastrophe" to your stream.
This account manages to get the balance between a character voice and modern commentary spot on: "If I wrote Great Expectations in the year 2011, young Pip would desire to be famous, rather than a gentleman. Fame is the new class." Polite interactions with other period characters and elegantly phrased comments on London life in general should keep you amused.
With a huge beard, even larger appetite and out-spoken opinions, Whitman is a larger-than-life character. Not one to follow if you're easily offended, but if you're not, you'll enjoy this sometimes surreal stream as much as we do.
Wendy McClure's Wilder is a true Twitter treasure. Offering amusing commentary about domestic life on the prairie, we'd like to think the Little House series author would have enjoyed these witty "Twittergraphs" sent over the wires in her honor.
With more than 24,000 followers, it seems many of you are already tuned into Poe's brand of marvellous macabre humor. Poe's darkly funny standalone tweets are something to look forward to, but his #askpoe sessions are even funnier still.
This account continues Pope's line of satirical verse with 140-character comic rhymes on contemporary topics that will make you groan. Don't believe us? Try "Hath Peter FALK at least felt HADES' Sting? / 'Tis no use asking DEATH for 'one more thing'."
With ready opinion on modern British "politicks" and media and -- when he's left babysitting two small children, news from the home front that usually involves "VILE EXCRESENCES" from various orifices -- Boswell is a mixed bag of fun to follow.
You can also find the subject of James Boswell's famous biography on Twitter. Samuel Johnson offers hilarious commentary on current events in an 18th century tongue. Johnson appears bemused by modern life ("The prominent Persons 'pon the Video Music Awards do sport opaque Eye-Glasses & wave their Hands as if afflicted by PALSY") making for witty tweets.
We've picked a fledgling account penned by Irish writer Oliver (or "Nolly") Goldsmith as our tenth literary Twitterer. Interestingly, Goldsmith is said to have coined the phrase "goody two-shoes." We're looking forward to more natty phrases from him over on Twitter.
You might expect some tales of merry adventure from Gulliver's Travels author Jonathan Swift, but this Swift is more concerned with where his next gin is coming from, the antics of his whippet and the unseemly behavior of his constant companion Stella. Written in olde English, following this account will bring such vocab delights as "periwigtastrophe" to your stream.
This account manages to get the balance between a character voice and modern commentary spot on: "If I wrote Great Expectations in the year 2011, young Pip would desire to be famous, rather than a gentleman. Fame is the new class." Polite interactions with other period characters and elegantly phrased comments on London life in general should keep you amused.
With a huge beard, even larger appetite and out-spoken opinions, Whitman is a larger-than-life character. Not one to follow if you're easily offended, but if you're not, you'll enjoy this sometimes surreal stream as much as we do.
Wendy McClure's Wilder is a true Twitter treasure. Offering amusing commentary about domestic life on the prairie, we'd like to think the Little House series author would have enjoyed these witty "Twittergraphs" sent over the wires in her honor.
With more than 24,000 followers, it seems many of you are already tuned into Poe's brand of marvellous macabre humor. Poe's darkly funny standalone tweets are something to look forward to, but his #askpoe sessions are even funnier still.
This account continues Pope's line of satirical verse with 140-character comic rhymes on contemporary topics that will make you groan. Don't believe us? Try "Hath Peter FALK at least felt HADES' Sting? / 'Tis no use asking DEATH for 'one more thing'."
With ready opinion on modern British "politicks" and media and -- when he's left babysitting two small children, news from the home front that usually involves "VILE EXCRESENCES" from various orifices -- Boswell is a mixed bag of fun to follow.
You can also find the subject of James Boswell's famous biography on Twitter. Samuel Johnson offers hilarious commentary on current events in an 18th century tongue. Johnson appears bemused by modern life ("The prominent Persons 'pon the Video Music Awards do sport opaque Eye-Glasses & wave their Hands as if afflicted by PALSY") making for witty tweets.
We've picked a fledgling account penned by Irish writer Oliver (or "Nolly") Goldsmith as our tenth literary Twitterer. Interestingly, Goldsmith is said to have coined the phrase "goody two-shoes." We're looking forward to more natty phrases from him over on Twitter.
8. @NYTOnIt
The bio says it all: "Because sometimes stories in newspapers are just *that* obvious."
GUYS, you're not going to believe it: White men who work on Wall St. get paid a lot. The Times is ON IT. nyti.ms/svJ7q6
— The Times Is On It (@NYTOnIt) December 3, 2011
9. @Jesus_M_Christ
This version of Jesus Christ weaves together biblical references and current events.
Hey Verizon, who's wiener herpes do I need to cure to get a phone tower up here? #nobars
— Jesus Christ (@Jesus_M_Christ) December 30, 2011
10. @BronxZoosCobra
The king of Twitter's animal kingdom this year was @BronxZoosCobra, which was created and became famous in March after its real-life counterpart escaped from the Bronx Zoo.
I'm really loving the name of the new iPhone. It really rolls off the tongue. iPhone 4ssssss.
— Bronx Zoo's Cobra (@BronxZoosCobra) October 4, 2011
The web really, really likes animals, sometimes even more so than media outlets.
Which parody accounts were your favorite this year?
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