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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

The Twitter Bio- An Anomaly Wrapped in an Enigma

The Twitter Bio.  An often overlooked art form.  It can be some sort of pointless tribulation, or some sort of thoughtful masterpiece.  As a test for the intelligence of my Twitter bio, I asked myself a series of questions.  Here are the results: 

  • Do you have a Twitter account? Why or why not?  
    • I do have a Twitter account.  I created the account simply because it was (and still is) a popular site, and I wanted in on the excitement.  
  • If you have a Twitter account, do you follow celebrities? If you don’t have an account, would the ability to do so entice you to create a Twitter account.  
    • I don't follow any major celebrities on my Twitter, though I do follow some Youtube figures.  
  • The goal of concise writing is to use the most effective words to convey your thinking, yet it’s not easy to sum up your bio in 140 characters. Mr. Wayne highlights a few different types of these Twitter bios. According to him, what are some of the standard components? Have you noticed these types of bios if you have a Twitter account? Would these types of bios discourage you from following someone?  
    • According to Mr. Wayne, some of the standard components of an effective blog are statuses and interests, with the occasional parental status.  While on Twitter myself, I haven't really paid much attention to bios.  However, the bio of a person might be indicative of their character, and could discourage me from following someone.  
  • After the standard bio, many Twitter bios include addenda. What is your favorite example of addenda from the article? 
    • My favorite example of addenda from this article would be "accountantista" or something similar.  
  • After reading the article, check out the Twitter bio of some famous people who interest you (actors, writers, artists, etc.). Why do these appeal/not appeal to you? What does the author manage to convey in just 140 characters?  
    • In going through a list of celebrities from various areas of fame, I have come across bios that contain hardly any words, and others with whole sentences.  The ones that appeal to me are the ones that have some sort of deeper meaning, or some sort of joke- not just specific information about the person.  
  • What would your Twitter bio say? Remember, Twitter bio “lets the famous and not-so show how special they are” and can take on any tone the author chooses.
    • My Twitter bio would include some of my interests, and some sort of deeper meaning (or random thought) that makes sense in a strange, out-there way.  
  • Create a sentence or list of phrases that could be used as your bio. Remember to keep it 140 characters or less!
    • Student driver, part-time side mirror remover, print enthusiast.  
    • I like computers.  
    • It is within these tweets that I unravel for you the mysteries of our time.  
    • When I'm at school, I wish I was at work.  When I'm at work, I wish that I could stay longer to get more money.  When I'm at home, I eat.  
    • Intelligent, kind, and modest.  
Here is my finished bio: 
A student at driving and at life, I enjoy the occasional joke and insight.  And I like to eat.  

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