Social Media Scorn

Unrestrained mockery of social networking

Implications - When SMS texts grew in popularity, so did sites dedicated to mocking those messages—for example, ‘Texts From Last Night.’ It only follows that social media would get the same treatment. Numerous sites are now centered on uncovering embarrassing status updates and Tweets, as well as poking fun at social media in general. Today’s consumers tend to show their contempt quickly, meaning nothing is ever off limits to insult.

Trend Themes

  1. Social Media Mocking — The rise of social media mocking with blogs, videos, and collections of tweets provides a way for consumers to express disdain for certain content while also creating humorous opportunities for aspiring comedians and content curators.
  2. Humorous Social Tweet Collections — Websites that focus on collecting, highlighting, and ridiculing humorous tweets from social media platforms hold potential for content curation, audience engagement, and community building opportunities.
  3. Illustrated Social Media Posts — Social media illustrations represent a new visual language and art form that inspires creativity and collaboration between writers, illustrators, and social media users while also providing marketers and businesses with opportunities to visually enhance their content strategy.

Industry Implications

  1. Entertainment Industry — With the rise of social media mocking and humorous tweet collections, the entertainment industry could explore new opportunities by leveraging these trends through the mediums of television, film, and social media.
  2. Marketing Industry — Illustrated social media posts present an opportunity for the marketing industry to visually engage with audiences on social media, social networks, and digital platforms through creative and humorous content that captures consumers' attention and emotions.
  3. Publishing Industry — Humorous social tweet collections offer the publishing industry an opportunity to showcase clever and humorous content, curate user-generated content, and create books, articles, and blogs that resonate with consumers on a personal and emotional level.
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5 Featured, 36 Examples:
407,307 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Apr 11 — Nov 11
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Featured Examples

Laughable Ludicrous Tweet Collections
Laughable Ludicrous Tweet Collections
The ‘Dumbest Tweets Ever' Tumblr is Hilarious
Hilarious typos, Freudian slips and silly slip-ups are the main feature of the ‘Dumbest Tweets Ever’ Tumblr. The blog is a collection of embarrassingly bad Twitter posts from people around the world, including… MORE
Annoying Classmate Tweets
Annoying Classmate Tweets
The 'Your Friend From High School' Twitter Account is Hilarious
If you, like myself, have encountered those annoying and slightly ditzy social media updates from past classmates and acquaintances, you'll love the 'Your Friend From High School' Twitter. The account… MORE
Sassy Social Update Sketches
Sassy Social Update Sketches
The HelloGiggles 'Illustrated Tweet of the Day' Series
The best of Twitter's one-liners are brought to life with the 'Illustrated Tweet of the Day' series on HelloGiggles.com. New York freelance artist Maritza Lugo takes on her friends' favorite social updates,… MORE
play_circle_filledSocial Media Mocking Videos
Social Media Mocking Videos
The Offline Social Network Video Pokes Fun at Facebook
Australian comedy show The Hungry Beast has created the ultimate Facebook-mocking video entitled 'The Offline Social Network.' The show pokes fun at the idea of how much information people post in their… MORE
Parent-Mocking Blogs
Parent-Mocking Blogs
The STFU Parents Tumblr Lets You Express Your Frustration
For those who are frustrated with status updates from friends or family members about their children, take a look at the Tumblr site, 'STFU Parents.' The STFU Parents blog designed specifically for Facebook… MORE

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