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MTV's First Twitter Jockey Is Gabi Gregg, in Case You Were Wondering

by Amar Toor on August 9, 2010 at 03:00 PM

gabi gregg Nearly two months ago, MTV launched a nationwide contest to find the network's first-ever Twitter Jockey. The ideal 'TJ,' the network claimed back in June, would be "dynamic, engaging and energized," and wouldn't be afraid to directly engage MTV's tweener audience on Twitter. (Think Quddus, minus the face time and manorexia.) Over the course of the summer, challenges were held, tears were probably shed, and our interest evaporated faster than MTV's integrity. On Sunday, though, the network formerly known as Music Television finally anointed the world's next John Sencio. And, no it's not Snooki.

So, who's the lucky winner? That would be the appropriately named Gabi Gregg, a 23-year-old Mount Holyoke grad, and proud owner of the fashion blog 'Young, Fat and Fabulous.' As the AP reports, Gregg claimed the position after coming out on top of Sunday night's nationwide vote, and will now devote her energies toward regularly reporting on pop culture news via MTV's Twitter and Facebook accounts. The lines between 'TJ' and 'glorified secretary' still seem a bit blurry to us, but, for a young blogger looking to reach a larger audience, it's probably a great way to launch a fledgling media career -- even if it means having to spend your days pandering to Bieberites and 'Camp Rock' devotees. [From: AP/Yahoo]

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