Everyone is not expected to be an expert when it comes to grammar and spelling, but some things are just too basic for an adult not to know. We’re all guilty of occasionally confusing “there”, “their” and “they’re” — but even with words like those, most folks are smart enough to check and see if it’s correct before pushing the tweet button.
With Twitter recently doubling their character limit to 280, there’s no telling what type of english butchery we’re bound to see.
Check out these hilarious tweets that prove literacy is fundamental:
1. Jennifer Lopez (Nov. 1, 2009) "@KimKardashian @RyanSeacrest U got me curious.Rehearsing 4 AMAs, in the studio and shooting a movie! I'll do my best with this twitter thing."
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2. Nicki Minaj (April 27, 2009) "I was FINALLY convinced to get on Twitter. Follow me guys!"
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3. Lil Wayne (Feb. 21, 2010) "Im super new to this twitter shit but wudup tho...follow me biotch...wudup mak...happy bday LO. 8 days of freedom. ym"
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4. Kim Kardashian (Oct. 25, 2008) "Hey guys it's Kim Kardashian! I finally signed up for Twitter! There are a few fakes so just know this is the real me!!!"
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5. Ellen DeGeneres (March 10, 2009) "Tis my first Twitt-er. Or tweet? Twit? Or tweet?"
7. Katy Perry (Feb. 20, 2009) "Just got into Berlin. Feeling better thank you...Got my vicks inhaler by my bedside. And PS. I TWITTER. GAH. Such a follower"
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8. Lady Gaga (March 26, 2008) "op rehearsing for my video just dance and am now at wmc to perform at Armani and nervous records party. But i am no nervous record!"
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9. Lindsay Lohan (Sept. 29, 2009) "@SamanthaRonson FLY SAFE...love you"
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10. Oprah (April 17, 2009) "HI TWITTERS. THANK YOU FOR A WARM WELCOME. FEELING VERY 21ST CENTURY"
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11. Jimmy Fallon (Dec. 4, 2008) "I'm getting started on Twitter"
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12. Miley Cyrus (March 29, 2011) "Welcome to the official Miley Cyrus "Gypsy Heart Tour" Twitter page"
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13. Drake (March 28, 2009) "Fine...you got me."
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14. Mindy Kaling (March 9,2009) "Oh shit Im on Twitter you guys."