I went for a beer last night with a guy who in all seriousness confided in me that although he has deliberately kept his number of Twitter followers small...
He has his own UK radio station on Twitter and organised the reunion of a minor boyband, though he was ultimately screwed out of the deal when they decided to sign with Colombia Records instead (apparently the lead singer had promised him exclusive rights to his voice - the lead singer, on his own Twitter feed, describes this guy as a sick individual who needs help)

Barack Obama and Al Gore are hanging on his every word - because you don't need to follow someone to read their Tweets, obviously

He regularly chats with Gary Barlow, Olly Murs, Ricky Gervais, and Perez Hilton and Lady Gaga are coming round his house soon. When I queried whether they had actually said that, he said "Twitter's all rhymes and riddles and you have to read between the lines"

In short, he epitomises pretty much everything I've ever suspected about Twitter users
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Thu 8 Dec 2011, 12:25, 6 replies)

Oh god THIS
There's far too many mediums for idiots to air their opinions on these days. And with only 150 characters, Twitter is compressed idiocy.
( Finite "Aardvark sorted out my shit!" on, Thu 8 Dec 2011, 12:29, closed)

Didn't someone - Sean Locke or someone - describe it as the electronic equivalent of muttering to oneself?

( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Thu 8 Dec 2011, 12:38, closed)

I'm all in favour of it - the more time he spends muttering to himself on Twitter
The less time I have to nod and pretend to take him seriously
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Thu 8 Dec 2011, 12:40, closed)

Hang on - I missed that bit - you went for a beer with him ... DELIBERATELY?

( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Thu 8 Dec 2011, 12:46, closed)

I'd heard he was leaving these fair shores and so met him for a drink and a firm, heartfelt "goodbye"
Then in amongst his ramblings, he dropped the bombshell that he's not going back to 'Merka after all :(

Also, I hadn't realised until last night just quite how batshit insane he really is...I knew he was a bit weird but thought that was just due to his religious upbringing...
( emvee cruor deo cruoris, Thu 8 Dec 2011, 12:48, closed)

Pfffft - pwnd

( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Thu 8 Dec 2011, 12:52, closed)