It's not much of a secret: the 140-character phenomenon called Twitter is invading our lives and forcing us to be succinct. No matter how small Twitter messages are, the site has found a way to create a big world all of their own.
From Twitter Concierges to Twittering football teams, here are 13 examples of why (as if you need proof) Twitter is terrific.
Implications - As the amount of people and companies involved in social media increases, so does the value of companies that focus on building applications or accessories for these social media outlets. Companies that can create their social media outlets to create a viral comedic or pragmatic addition stand to benefit from the mob-mentality that exists among social media users.
13 Twitter-ific Inventions
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Social Networking Pillows
Twitter, Facebook & MySpace Cushions for Internet Addicts
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Twitter Sing-Alongs
‘Billie Tweets' is a Tribute to Michael Jackson
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Viral Microblogging Buyouts
Microsoft Acquires Twitter, the Blogosphere Erupts
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Twittering Football Teams
NFL's Green Bay Packers Formally Adopt Social Networking Tools
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Magical Twitter Promos
Cast Spells on Your Followers With Harry Potter on Twitter
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Twitter Video Games
DieFailWhale Lets You Shoot Errors, Carnival-Style
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Twitter Interventions
Flailing Brands Embrace Microblogging to Stay Afloat
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The "Twitter Effect"
Movie Studios Contend With Instant Guerrilla Film Reviews
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Twitter Concierges
Hyatt Extends Hospitality to the Internet With @HyattConcierge
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Bumper Stickers for Avatars
Twibbon Lets You Sport Your Cause On Your Twitter Profile Image
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Social Site Lingo
Twitter Gains Entry into Dictionary as Both a Verb and Noun
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Crowdsourced Twitter Cookbooks
Web-Savvy Cooks Turn to Twecipes When They're in a Rut
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Twitter Tutorials
'Twitter 101' Launches as a Primer for the Suits
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Michael Jackson Street Art
Artsy Dedications to the King of Pop
Mobile Restaurant Rows
Twittering Food Vendors Converge to Give LA Tasty Eats
Moonwalking Toys
Michael Jackson Inspires Toys in His Memory
Photoshop Magic
Harry Potter Themes Charm Users at Worth1000.com
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From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to Moody Fashion Shoots
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From Real-Time Election Tracking to Live Iran Protest Coverage
Anti-Social Networking Apparel
Keith Lane's CafePress Clothing Line is for Non-Facebookers
Recycled Gum Pillow
Gumnetic Chewy Pad
Digital Cookbooks
Kitchen Sync by Noah Balmer
Luxury Sporting Goods
Football Meets Fashion
Disturbing Cookbooks
'Natural Harvest: A Collection of Semen Based Recipes'
Twitter Shaming
Microbloggers Blast CNN's Iran Election Coverage at #CNNfail
Social Networking Pillows
Twitter, Facebook & MySpace Cushions for Internet Addicts
Twitterific Fashion
Threadless Clothing Brings Your Tweets to Tee-Shirts
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From Gold-Dipped Media Players to Microsoft Entertainment Hotels
Twitter Newspapers
USA Today's Del Jones Uses Tweets as Only Source
Harry Potter Inspired Owl Ornaments
Hooters for Christmas
Pre-Paid Social Networking Cards
FaceCard
Social Networking Apparel
OSMO Custom Social Network Wearable Syncs With iPhone and Loopt
Mac Pillows
Apple Lovers Rejoice Over Geektastic Home Decor
Twitter Sing-Alongs
‘Billie Tweets' is a Tribute to Michael Jackson
Moody Magic Posters
Harry Potter Print Ads Show Characters Casting Spells
Commemorative Flash Mobs
Michael Jackson Fans Gather in SF to Dance the Night Away
Inmate Dance Tributes
Filipino Prisoners' Heartfelt Routine to Honor Michael Jackson
Virtual Good Samaritans
'Twitter Angels' Aid Ailing Job-Seekers
Twitter Psychoanalysis
TweetPsych Reveals What Your Tweets Say About You
Moonwalking Birds
TeeFury Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson
Making Food Sexy
Aphrodisiac Cookbooks
Worldwide Vigils
Michael Jackson Fans Mourn the Passing of the King of Pop
Twittering Football Teams
NFL's Green Bay Packers Formally Adopt Social Networking Tools
DIY Custom Cookbooks
Inkubook.com
Wireless Football Helmets
Monitor Head Injuries
Social Networking Contact Cards
Custom Profile Cards
Linebacker Shoulders
Football-Inspired Fashion Plucked from the Gridiron
Twitter Death Confirmations
Billy Mays III Tweets Father's Death Minutes After Discovery
Twitter Video Games
DieFailWhale Lets You Shoot Errors, Carnival-Style
Pillows for Workaholics
This Cushion Prevents Keyboard Crash and Rash Injuries
Digital Social Networking Business Cards
Poken Keychains Encourage Physical Interaction
Wizard World Cup Tees
Quidditch T-Shirts Anticipate Movie Release of the new 'Harry Potter'
Twitter Message Boards
Tweetboard Brings Twitter Conversations to Your Site
Honoring Legendary Dances
Jamie Foxx's Moonwalk for Michael Jackson at the BET Awards
Geeky Pillows
Ctrl-Alt-Del Cushions are Perfect for Web Addicted Couch Surfers
Social Network Profile Cards
Style Card
Twitter TV Petitions
‘My Name is Earl' Cancellation Sparks Online Outrage
Viral Twitter Jargon
John Mayer's 'Pedamundo' Tweet Sparks Search Term Frenzy
PC Merchandising Expansions
With Experience Centers, Microsoft Plans to Dominate Retail
Eco Smart Cookbooks
Table Tucker
Twitter Weather Updates
Toronto Weatherman Informs Wired Citizens With Twitter Updates
Celebrity Twitter Challenges
Shaquille O'Neal to Race Lance Armstrong
Student Sport Photography
College Football on Flickr
Twitter Wine Tastings
Eco-Friendly Experts Tweet to Facilitate Shared Experience
Multiplying MP3 Platforms
Microsoft Expands ZuneHD Entertainment Services to XBox Live
Operating System Sneak Peaks
Windows 7 Beta Link Leaked, Microsoft Servers Fail
Twitter Killers
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Twitter Interventions
Flailing Brands Embrace Microblogging to Stay Afloat
Live Twitterviews
Alexa Chung Will Take Questions Live on MTV Via Twitter
Twittering Churches
What Would Jesus Tweet?
Computer-Inspired Pillows
Mac Icon Cushions
Tweeting Maintenance Mayhem
Scheduled Twitter Shutdown Paused For Iranian Protests
Twitter Heart Monitors
Device Measures Your Pulse & Tweets It to All Who Care
Twitter For Saving Lives
Skiers Tracked Down Via Tweets and Google Maps
Gaming Pillows
Pac-Man Pillows Represent Your Addictions
Twitter Concierges
Hyatt Extends Hospitality to the Internet With @HyattConcierge
Football Fitvertising
United Way Joins Legion of Leaked 2009 Super Bowl Commercials
Aphrodisiac Cooking Guides
Make Romantic Meals With the InterCourses Cookbook
Streaming Sunday Football
NFL on the Web
Social Networking Stickers
StickyTwits Bumper Stickers Advertise Your Twitter URL
Social Site Lingo
Twitter Gains Entry into Dictionary as Both a Verb and Noun
Shoe Bumper Stickers
Witty Messages to Stick to Your Kicks
Sports Commentweeters
Setanta Sports UK Debuts First Ever Twittercast
Twittering Primates
The Lucky Monkey Tests the Mind of a Computer Using a Chimpanzee
Hybrid Search Engines
Twitter & Google's Offspring Twoogle to Rock the Web
Cushions for Word Nerds
The Ampersand Pillow
Social Networking TVs
Verizon FiOS TV Adds Facebook & Twitter Integration
RSS Pillows
Geektastic Iconic Pillows Take Your Feeds to Bed
Preleased Football Ads
Go Daddy Proves They'll Go Raunchy Again at Super Bowl XVIII
Storytime Twitter
Greg Fishbone Tells 140 Character 'Tweet Mystery of Death' Stories
Twitterfied Words
'Thsrs' is an Online Thesaurus Perfect For Social Networking Sites
Football Field Laptops
Breakingnews.ie Ads Show They Report News Instantly, On Site
Magical Game Teasers
New Harry Potter Video Game Trailer Taunts Fans
Social Bribing For Charity
@tferriss Donates to Charity With Every New Twitter Follower
Twitter TV Show Resurrections
‘Chuck' Reappears After Subway & Twitterverse Save
Speech Bubble Cushions
Egor Bashakov's Pillows Will Talk You To Sleep