Tags
2012 Republican National Convention, Barack Obama, Bill Nye, Jersey Shore, Justin Bieber, MTV, Reddit, Tampa, Trending Topics, Twitter, vmas
Each week we take a look at what was trending on Twitter and provide some deep and meaningful insight. Or we just bitch about it.
August 25th-August 31st
- Tampa
When: 8/26
Why: The 2012 Republican National Convention commences in Tampa, FL
Shir: Maybe I’m obsessing, but really all I can think about when someone mentions Tampa and lots of men is Magic Mike. OK…I’m definitely obsessing.
Kara: I can’t even begin to describe how perfect it is that these clowns chose Tampa, Florida in August for their convention. Crappy city, crappy month, crappy group of people.
- R.I.P. Bill Nye
When: 8/27
Why: Twitter fake kills Bill Nye the Science Guy
Shir: I hate these damn Twitter deaths. The sad thing about this is the amount of people who believe that whoever the Twitterverse just killed is actually dead. Seriously. Type in R.I.P. Bill Nye in your Twitter search bar and see how many people are complaining about their childhood being ruined.
Kara: PEOPLE it’s one thing to “kill” Eddie Murphy or Lady Gaga (no offense) but it something else entirely to joke about the death of Bill Nye the Science Guy (BIIIIILL NYYYE THE SICENCE GUY BILL BILL BILL BILLL BILL BILL BILL BILL BILL). This man is like the cornerstone of childhood for anyone born in the 80s or 90s. Twitter, that’s that shit I don’t like.
- Most Share-Worthy Video
When: 8/28
Why: Surprise! MTV adds a new VMA category
Shir: I’m pretty sure they can just get rid of this category right now, replace it with a Justin Bieber vs. One Direction dance-off, and call it a day.
Kara: Ditto to what Shir said. How exactly does one distinguish between a video that’s their favorite and one that’s the most “share-worthy”? If it’s your favorite, wouldn’t you want to share it? HUH?
- Ask Me Anything
When: 8/29
Why: Barack Obama takes Reddit by storm with an AMA
Shir: Pretty cool that he dabbled with Reddit, but until Obama agrees to dabble with #sasstag yet, I will not be overly exciting by his interwebz presence.
Kara: I LOVE that he opened with: “I am Barack Obama, President of the United States.” He qualified himself. It was beyond adorable. Is this the greatest opening line in the history of opening lines??? It very well might be.
- Jersey Shore
When: 8/30
Why: MTV announces that the upcoming season of the Jersey Shore will be the last
Shir: You know how they say that all good things must come to an end? Well it appears that all bad things must come to an end as well. Peace out, Snooks!
Kara: Holy hell that took long enough. Remember when the Jersey Shore was goofy and fun? Now we’re left watching a probably abusive couple, a prescription drug addict, and the last woman in the world we all hoped would get pregnant. Godspeed.