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Ellen Joins Twitter, Ponders How to Tweet Awkward Dance Moves

by Terrence O'Brien on March 13, 2009 at 12:49 PM

Ellen Joins Twitter, Ponders How to Tweet Awkward Dance Moves
So is there anyone left who isn't on Twitter? Shaq, Britney Spears, even Martha Stewart is in on the craze. So who could possibly have been left out in the cold? Turns out America's favorite non-Oprah day-time talk show host Ellen Degeneres only got on the Twitter bandwagon this week.

So what nuggets can you expect from Ellen, since Tweeting dance steps and American Express commercials is clearly out of the question? Primarily it's news about who is on the show alongside occasional behind-the-scenes glimpses like "Playing poker in my dressing room before I head over to Leno."

The most interesting thing on Ellen's Twitter feed in an image posted with TwitPic, a service that lets you share photos via Twitter. The photo is of DeGeneres and her wife, 'Better Off Dead's' Portia de Rossi, on the set of 'The Ellen Degeneres Show' playing 'The Newlywed Game.' What is surprising about the photo is right below 'The Newlywed Game' logo is the logo of another property... eHarmony.



Yes, eHarmony, the dating site founded by a conservative Christian Neil Clark Warren that has come under fire for its anti-gay practices, is apparently trying to mend its image by climbing into bed (figuratively) with one of America's most outspoken and beloved gay figures. Good luck with that. [From: Twitter]

Celebrities on Twitter

    Recently, media personalities have taken to celebrity Twitterers like fat kids to the neighborhood ice cream truck. But don't be fooled, dear readers. We here at Switched are the fattest on the block. So, without further ado, we present to you the most ridiculous, significant, misspelled and/or out-of-context tweets by the most recognizable folks we could find. Enjoy.

    Shaquille O'Neal
    "I'm goin to the alamo tomorro to get one of those daniel boone squirrel tail hats, I'm n san antonio, in case u didn't kno were the alamo is"

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    Tina Fey
    "I don't know why I even bother chewing corn anymore."

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    Ashton Kutcher
    "There's nothing cool about being a pimp. Pimp = Slave Owner"

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    Britney Spears
    "Britney went to Jerry's Deli last night for after shopping at Target. She had a black and white milkshake with dinner. Lauren"

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    John Tesh
    "JT is shopping with women. I need a guy film."

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    Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz
    "When I'm asleep on the inside only you get my acid washed mind."

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    President Barack Obama
    "We just made history. All of this happened because you gave your time, talent and passion. All of this happened because of you. Thanks"

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    Senator John McCain
    "YEs!! I am twittering on my blackberry but not without a little help!"

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    John Cleese
    "Thinking about tooth decay..."

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