Twitter has its own unique vibe and energy. Any of you Pandas who have ever been on the platform probably know what we’re talking about—the platform is unlike any other social media site. For better or for worse… usually both!
Comedian Trevor Lewis, who is from Illinois but is now based in Los Angeles in California, created ‘The Best and Worst Of Twitter 2’ as a way to show the highest highs and lowest lows that the platform has to offer. The Facebook group has amassed nearly 175k members since being founded in September 2021. And its popularity is all because of its relatable content and the candid tweets that it features.
Scroll down for the best of the worst and the best of the best, dear Pandas. Hold on to your hats because it’s a wild ride full of unexpected twists, turns, laughs, and groans, dear Pandas. These tweets are bound to restore your faith in humanity, potentially make you lose it again, only to restore it again.
Bored Panda got in touch with the creator of the group, Trev, and he was kind enough to answer our questions. He told us all about the inspiration behind the group, its success, and why Twitter is how it is. We also reached out to talk about Twitter with comedy writer and author Ariane Sherine, who has been actively using the social media platform for over a decade now. So she's got a pretty good handle on the site's pulse and atmosphere. Read on for both interviews.
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Every employee in a nursing home should be a resident for at least one week. Things would change.
'The Best and Worst Of Twitter 2' wasn't the first group that Trev had created. He's had a lot of experience and runs quite a few groups. "I had created some other Facebook groups before, including the very first Baby Yoda meme group, 'Baby Yoda’s Strong Force Memes," he said, adding that the Baby Yoda group (sadly) no longer exists.
"I began to notice a lot of the posts people submitted were just screenshots of Tweets, so I thought to myself, 'I should make a group that is dedicated entirely to Tweets!'" Trev told us that's when things clicked for him.
"I think the group is successful because people are very curious to see what everyone online is talking about, but most of the time they only personally use one or two apps. Nobody has the time or energy to be extremely active on every site. Our group offers Facebook users an easy way to see the biggest moments from Twitter without having to spend a bunch of time scrolling through another app, or even open an account," he said that his group is like a bridge to Twitter for those people on Facebook.
Trev believes that Twitter, as a whole, has some of the brightest people online using it. At the same time, the way the platform works can also make some folks aggressive. "Like any social media site, Twitter’s algorithm can inspire people to be more aggressive and controversial for attention. However, I do think it is the funniest and smartest social media site overall. The trending topics encourage people to discuss the top news stories of the day, which gives it more substance," he told us.
"It also is the app public figures use most, which means it allows regular citizens to directly share their voice with and criticize people in power more often than other sites."
Trev opened up to Bored Panda that he's originally from a small, rural town in Illinois, called Canton. Eventually, he moved to LA to work with audio/video production in the entertainment industry. He's also a standup comedian and internet personality.
"My collection of Facebook groups, which we call Trevbook, currently has over 250,000 members in total. 'The Best and Worst Of Twitter' is the largest. I also just started a podcast and YouTube channel called 'Trev Show' where I talk about many of the same stories that are trending on Twitter."
Same, tbh. Did anyone even watch the nominated films? If so, what was it?
Comedy writer and social media expert Ariane shared her insights about Twitter as a platform. "I think Twitter attracts more intelligent and witty users than other social media networks because it's primarily text-based and lends itself to brevity, concision, and humor. People also seem to be a lot more cynical on there, and angrier too. The character limit differentiates it from every other network, enabling you to read posts more quickly. I personally love it and am on there all the time. Feel free to follow me at @ArianeSherine!" she said.
Ariane told Bored Panda that Twitter "is definitely darker" than other social media sites. However, she thinks that makes it more genuine. "I kind of like that though, it's real," she said.
"To avoid getting canceled, just steer clear of hot button topics like race, etc, because it's very easy to inadvertently say the wrong thing, and try not to make any jokes that could be misconstrued as your genuine opinion, even if you're just being ironic."
Ariane told us that she's been on Twitter for over 13 years now and is a huge fan of the site.
"The positives for me are: meeting great people I otherwise wouldn't have, learning about fun trends such as Wordle which would otherwise have passed me by, keeping up with news stories and hot takes on them, discovering cool accounts like @fesshole, getting DM'd with work opportunities, going viral with jokes," she said, adding that it's also the place to meet great journalists like yours truly.
Trev’s Facebook group is very inclusive and he wants everyone to feel safe. Any bullying or degrading comments of any kind are now allowed.
What’s more, the group greatly frowns upon any misinformation, conspiracy theories, and fake news. Posting anything like that can get you banned not only from this Facebook group but from all of the ones linked to it.
Comedian Trev is very right to be so strict about misinformation. In this day and age, it’s easier than ever to spread it, whether intentionally or otherwise.
I can confirm that this is true. The system is broken, things cost too much money.
In Cat's POV: My hooman is so annoying. Bro, you've known me for 9 years. WHY DO I ALWAYS HAVE TO REMIND YOU TO GIVE ME FOOD!? And after the reminder, you act like you didn't need it in the first place!
Previously, Bored Panda spoke to news and social media expert Mike Sington, from LA, about why people tend to lie on the internet. He believes that part of the answer is that it’s done for the sake of attention.
"Getting clicks and amassing followers on social media is how success is defined. For many, it becomes addictive, and the more attention your social media gets, it actually creates an adrenaline rush," social media expert Mike told Bored. "The monster feeds itself."
Meanwhile, physicist Steven Wooding from the UK told Bored Panda that the first thing you should do if you doubt a fact or piece of news is to use trusted fact-checking services. Some of these include PolitiFact.com and FactCheck.org.
"I think that while reading the news every day, we should never forget that the world is a complicated place. The events that occur are usually the result of multiple processes rather than a single cause," he said that there’s rarely a simple answer to complicated issues. And we shouldn’t expect to find simple solutions.
🎵 this store is on fireeeee 🎵 edit: woahh that’s a lot of upvotes
"If a theory explaining an aspect of reality has monocausal tendencies (or even shamelessly presents itself as monocausal), it is highly likely to be wrong. We should develop a habit of thinking about this every time we hear a theory supposed to explain some 'hidden truth' to us. Then, if you think to yourself, 'Wow, that sounds pretty monocausal!'—it's a sign you should do your research,” Steven told Bored Panda.
right now i want to smash a brick at anyone because my aircon is loud and i cant get into a comfortable position
oof, I hate when I can't get in the right position! in fact, I am having trouble finding it right now too. joy, we can suffer together!
Load More Replies...🤣 I totally get this. I have an autoimmune disease and when I flare up it's like my brain can only handle so much. Lights are too bright, there are too many people around, too many noises and my feet tell me they weren't made for standing.
Ear plugs. You need to wear ear plugs. I wear them all day when I'm home.
I get this way on the bus and the more I take the bus the worse it gets. I have my earbuds in but that always seems to attract people who want someone's attention, so they gravitate towards me. The screechy fare boxes, the talking, the people playing music aloud, the shouting, the cramped spaces, feeling my arm being smushed into the window, the cigarettes and perfume, the flashing sunlight through the trees and blinding death rays from the glass skyscrapers. It's all too much.
Jesus, this is how I felt this morning after 36 hours of restless legs and a head that would not switch off either. I was seriously losing my mind and hyper emotional. If this is how some people feel all the time, I suddenly feel oddly blessed with my less insanity-inducing disorders.
THIS! Why are we always treated like naughty toddlers when we try to take sensory breaks?!!
Yeah I wish every store didn't HAVE to have music on.when it's off
Load More Replies...A few minutes ago my daughter, who I adore, was 3 feet away eating strawberries. It sounded like she was eating chips. My neck kept getting tighter and tighter, she was only eating two.
I went to the casino with my mom once and thought I was going to die!
Oh I think everyone has experienced sensory overload sometime. People with children experience it every day: you're trying to do the dishes and the tap is running, the TV is on because you want your children to give you some peace but one is singing the same tones over and over while banging on something and the other is climbing your leg saying "mommy" for the hundredth time. Autism really is a scale. Some can manage a lot and others not so much but everyone has at one point or another experienced the need to utter "leave me the f alone!!!" at some point in their life.
It's so quiet my ears are ringing and the rain hitting the BBQ is too loud
Having both autism and adhd, this is way too real. My skin is feeling awful rn, only one allowed to touch me is my doggo rn
I weirdly sometimes get overload from my mom just... talking and talking without getting to the point. Then I start noticing the AC and dishwasher and laundry and dirt on floor and couch texture and aaaaaaaaaaa
I realized recently how loud my fridge is and how much it subconsciously stresses me out while working. It leads up slowly to its peak volume so you don’t notice how agitating it is until it suddenly shuts off. If I get one, or forbid more than one, slack ping while the fridge is at full volume it’s just too much. So now I have noise canceling headphones and they’re just the best things ever
Exactly like that. Always tell it like it is. It's not your fail if people don't hear what you are saying, it's theirs, and you don't owe them anything 😉
I jokingly said this to someone, they looked confused for a moment then said, "Actually, that would work" and did it. Put your headphones on with your favorite soothing music and go stand/sit facing a corner. It helps cut out a lot of excess stimuli until you are ready to face it again. My son will also go take a bath when he's overstimulated, it too cuts out a lot of excess stimuli
I use noise cancelling headphones. Most people I know at least know what sensory overload is at this point so just say "sensory overload. Give me a minute." If they don't you have my permission to kick them in the genitals.
"The world is complicated: many processes are going on that we don't have time to follow, don't have the knowledge to explore, don't have an awareness of their existence. Conspiracy theories are usually simple: in their worldview, one cause determines everything (the world is ruled by lizard people, etc.)," he said why some people fall for conspiracies.
Anybody else sprinkle their tumeric and be like: this golden powder is that which would give me eternal blessings from ancient gods!!! Just me? ok.
"They present (at least at first) a clear and lucid vision of the world—often based on Manichean [good vs. evil] opposition. They give the false impression of thoroughly understanding and explaining the world in a simple way," he said.
"Studies prove that people who believe in one conspiracy theory are much more likely to believe in another. In this sense, I think that every conspiracy theory is wrong. They differ only in scale, but they are all part of the same mechanism."
Let's be real here: nobody goes to the mall and doesn't buy anything!
I do this. With locked doors so I can finish the damn song before I hear "mooooommmmmmmm, so and so did ....."
This seems to be correct, but my heart doesn't want to believe.
My brain assumes that everything after 2019 happened in one year so last year is actually 2018 for me
Don't lie! Each one of you thought of a specific song at this moment. Which one was it?
Am I the only non-native English speaker who has prepared himself to Google horngus, dongfish, scungle, and nutte sac only to find out that I have been fooled?
You think that was bad? Let me tell you about the great Zoom class era of 2020.
"Don't treat your children in any other way that you would treat any other person you meet or are friends with."
I absolutely love scalding hot showers they are absolutely amazing
Yeah, about that....my bestie and I are doing the same to them. So, even?
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"You wouldn't do that to a random stranger." No, I totally would, because most of them totally need it.
"You wouldn't do that to a random stranger." No, I totally would, because most of them totally need it.