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Yesterday, at approximately 2:10 p.m. EST, Oprah Winfrey announced her entry into Twitter society via a post on her Facebook page. Less than two hours later, she already had upwards of 33,000 Twitter followers.
According to TechCrunch, Oprah will welcome Ashton "King of Twitter" Kutcher to today's show, from whence she will emit her very first tweet. Apparently, Kutcher has pledged to donate $100,000 to fight malaria in Africa, but only if he can amass one million Twitter followers before CNN does (which he did around 2 a.m. this morning, becoming the first user ever to reach one million followers). For our part, we can't imagine why anyone wouldn't want to hear the former sitcom star talk about his "wifey," as opposed to reading a respected news source's discussion of world-changing events, but the whole malaria-fighting thing can't hurt.
Regardless, TechCrunch predicts a mammoth boom in Twitter users as a result of Oprah's show tomorrow, and we won't argue. If Oprah can convince the world that some dude's a genius, and months later convince it that the same guy is a total douche, she can certainly get a few thousand people to join an already fashionable social network. We're just glad that she is still using her superhuman powers of persuasion for good, and not evil. [From: TechCrunch]
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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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsmissyamihApr 17th 2009 7:28PM
my name is Alisa and this is my very first time. Oprah hey girl, Im so excited to be apart of
BigredApr 17th 2009 7:36PM
just to be apart of something
MicheleApr 19th 2009 3:02PM
I'm SOOO tired of 'Opera' and her 'opinions'. She is sooo over rated and over paid. She needs to use some of her millions to help homeless people and kids in THIS country.
Sarah henkenApr 19th 2009 6:02PM
I'm not a huge Oprah fan, but there aren't alot of people out there who donate as much money (time and energy as well) to charity as she does. If you don't like her that's fine, but check your facts first.
AZZ1712Apr 19th 2009 9:09PM
HI EVERYONE
claudiastocktonApr 19th 2009 4:42PM
WHO CARES! I am so sick of hearing about Oprah.. I quit watching her show a longtime ago..
ADMRApr 19th 2009 5:51PM
Oprah Deserves to Be in The Mix - GLAD She Followed US - She Believes it is COOL.... The First TIME...........
media galApr 19th 2009 5:59PM
Oh pease dear God, give me one Oprah-free zone. Oprah, just go away, and take Gail and Nate and crew with you. Look up overexposure in the dictionary., I'm pretty sure there's a picture of you next to the definition.
shariApr 19th 2009 6:00PM
You know it's typical of Oprah to ride bandwagons, so no surprise there. It's the "upwards of 33,000 Twitter followers," who are questionable. They can't think for themselves and THEY are the ones who are guilty of turning this person into someone with a God-complex. SAD.
SusieApr 19th 2009 6:50PM
YEP GOT TO ADMIT THE BIG FAT "O" IS SAD, NOT TO MENTION BORING AND UGLY, AND TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH ELLEN. SHE NEEDS TO GET REAL, AND ANY CELEBRITIES WHO GO ON HER SHOW IS NUTS. YOU HEAR THAT ASHTON??? MAYBE HE NEEDS THE MONEY BECAUSE HE SURE WONT GET MUCH EXPOSURE OR FAN BASE ON HER SHOW.
c. soughersApr 19th 2009 7:58PM
Get real people ~
Just why are you picking on Oprah?? I read your descriptions of what you, all, think of 'O'. Stop and think just why you feel that way. I watch her show from time to time. When I don't care for the subject, I just move on. Why do you seem to have such hatred / disgust for her?? Obviously you're not really aware of all the good things that she does or else you don't seem to like anything that she does. No matter what it is.
When is the last time that you dug deep into your pockets and gave to someone you didn't even know?? And, didn't want anything from ~
Just how much wealth, compassion & understanding have you passed around to others without asking anything in return?? Stop and be honest with yourself and think!!
What about all those varied subjects that she & her staff bring on the show?? Do you think that you could come up with a better learning / teaching experience for those who don't really have access to the information?? You really need to think outside the box here.
Well, even Jesus was critized (sp-?) for trying to help others. . . . . . . . .
MoonCloud225Apr 20th 2009 9:39AM
What the hell are you guys talking about?? I mean, are you serious? She's predjudiced against whites??? Most of her damn audience is white, are you blind? And, really? You want Oprah to stop helping other people outside the country, when they need it? And you want to help our country, when they need it as well? I don't see your lazy asses doing anything, for either country. You all keep complaining, but your not doing shit, for anyone or anything. She's dumbing down the country? How? By actually doing something, instead of sitting on her ass? She has no morals? Helping other children in need means she has no morals? You all have obviously lost it.