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Justin Takes Twitter by Storm with @shitmydadsays

— August 26, 2009 — Pop Culture
Thanks to Laughing Squid, I've found my new favorite person on Twitter--Justin @shitmydadsays, a 28-year-old who tweets his 73-year-old father's profanity-laced daily insights. In less than a month, Justin's Twitter account has amassed over 100,000 followers, and it's for tweets like this one:
"How the f!ck should I know if it's still good? Eat it. You get sick, it wasn't good. You people, you think I got microscopic f##king eyes."


If you actually follow Justin @shitmydadsays, the tweets won't be censored--and that's where the beauty lies. The Internet is a magical place.
Trend Themes
1. Humorous User-generated Content - Opportunity for businesses to leverage user-generated content, which is humorous and relatable, to engage with their audience and increase brand awareness.
2. Authentic Social Media Marketing - Companies can embrace authenticity in social media marketing by showcasing genuine human stories and connections, rather than polished and scripted content.
3. Influencer as an Everyman - Marketing strategy involving influencers as ordinary people, highlighting everyday conversations, struggles, and relatable stories instead of celebrity endorsements.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Platforms - Social media platforms could promote humorous user-generated content to increase user engagement and attract more users.
2. Advertising and Marketing Agencies - These agencies can help brands navigate the new trend of authentic social media marketing and creating campaigns that are relatable, engaging, and human.
3. Consumer Goods - Brands in the consumer goods industry may collaborate with everyman influencers and users to showcase their products in a natural and relatable context, driving sales and brand loyalty.
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