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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'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.
Also I have nosy siblings and don’t really want to explain all of my messages 😅
Load More Replies...And you're more likely to wipe your hands before picking it up to check instead of just sliding a possibly damp or greasy finger across the screen
Load More Replies...I do it so I dont get distracted by notifications when I am there for you, to listen to you, to enjoy you. Simple as that.
This! I never keep my phone on the table unless I'm wating for a call.
Load More Replies...Huge red flag if someone makes a fuss about not having access to your phone. That's controlling, shows no respect for boundaries and privacy, unhealthy compensation for insecurities and more often than not cheating themselves.
Also would rather get spaghetti sauce on the cover than on the screen.
If you're out with someone, your phone shouldn't even be on the table, imo. Your total attention should be on that person and not on your next notification.
Yep. Unless you have kids and need to know if the babysitter calls or something like that. But in general, absolutely.
Load More Replies...If I want you to know I am there and you have my undivided attention I don’t take my phone out of my pocket.
Are you saying people put their phone face up?? It’s a lot harder and you would actually have to think about it if you wanted to put face up…
My wife and I do this so another cup doesn't fall on the screen and crack it ...,again
Yeah I feel that it's rude to not keep your screen down and on the table.. someone u used to be friends with had their screen up and watched their phone for notifications and they always put their earbuds in and pretty much ignored me
i used to have that same phone cover/case, it was really good one . 100% recommend
I'm old and purposely single and I do this. I did it with old phones too. Idk if my reason is valid, but I do it to protect the screen from the sun. It's become a all the time habit.
My phone goes all silent, when i flip it over - so it's a good thing.
Like if someone wanted to hide their phone, pockets and purses work for that
Imagine being on a date with someone, letting them know you're there with THEM not your phone, and they get offended and leave and you have no idea WTF just happened
more like your just overly paranoid , but then again it all depends on the person and situation so ...
Screen down always as nothing could fall onto it and smash it also. But yes courtesy as well and off to the side. Good look!
This makes my stomach roil. This is thoughtful courtesy, not something to be suspicious of.
I do it so I’m not in the awkward position of when my phone goes off and me and the person look at it and idk if I should get it or not
I mean, before cell phones that's how we naturally hung a phone up. (Not saying people don't have landlines today.) Like I want to waste 5 seconds of my life every time a put a phone down so you're insecure AF?
I keep my phone like this too. The picture on my case is too cute to hide 😸
To the original Miss 2020- girl stop letting men in your life that act so disrespectful to you in your every day life that a flipped over phone causes you to post in social media. If a phone makes your supish of any dude in your life then put his phone in a box with the rest of his stuff at the curb. Don't forget to set him beside it and be single you don't need a man that bad!
I just figure if anything gets dropped or spilled, its not going to land on the screen.
I do it, also. Everyone is not cheating. Some of us do want to give you our full attention. For a few minutes.
The irony in not just letting the phone stay in a pocket or bag and then claiming "this shows you have my full attention" just because the screen is not showing.
I have a pop socket on the back of my phone and placing it face down is just the most stable position
I have a cute sticker on the back of my phone that I like to show off, am I cheating??
Preach that s**t. How about you stop worrying about my phone and pay a little more attention to the person you're here with. My eyes are up HERE.
My phone is *always* put down facing the surface, if I put it down. Even when I'm completely alone. But when I'm out with friends, or at a restaurant, it's either in my hand or in my pocket. Putting it down on the table is asking someone to walk by and steal it.
I do it because I drew a really pretty map on my case and I want everyone to see it!
When I'm out for dinner or with someone I never have my phone out on the table. It stay in my bag....
I do it so if something falls on my phone, it hits the case and not the screen.
Too many people have been burned, it sucks when someone tries to actually show respect and get s**t on
Lets not go into 2022 as fools. If they post insecure/toxic stuff, then they're insecure/toxic
I get so mad when my friends bring out my phone for no reason during a conversation. It’s so disrespectful
I do this when out to dinner to show im paying attention to just dinner date. It's not hiding anything, it's preventing being distracted
I do this because I have a ring grip on the back and it wouldn't lay flat the other way. Someone could lay it on its back and have the screen off. Is that hiding something too? Makes no sense unless that person was just joking.
Phone in your purse, pocket etc means I have your undivided attention. Phone sitting next to you at the table like it's your human child means you will be easily distracted.
I do this all the time! Just because I don't want to be distracted when I am listening to someone or when I am reading something. Nothing to do with hiding something
I leave mine in my handbag and my husband leaves his in his pocket on silent??
Sometimes I just don't want a bright glare of the screen in my peripheral view or maybe I have a friend texting me something private now and then. Cellphones are a private place. Otherwise they wouldn't have secure entry features.
I can't sit my phone on its back, the pop socket won't let it. So...
I do this because I have a pop socket and I like my phone to rest flat
I do this to show that I'm paying attention to who is talking or what is going on. Or I put it in a pocket and keep y hands visible.
I do it so if something hits my phone, it won't be hitting the screen. Because I'm not a psycho.
right now i want to smash a brick at anyone because my aircon is loud and i cant get into a comfortable position
"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.