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Comedian Nathan Fielder Gets Teens to Play STD Prank on Parents

Emerald Catron — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:20:52 +0000

Comedian Nathan Fielder is making good use of his power on Twitter. He's been coming up with a number of pranks for people to play on their parents/friends and having them send him the often-hilarious results. This time he told his legion of followers to text their parents asking if it's illegal not to tell somebody you gave them an STD and say they were asking for a friend. These are the results. Keep fighting the good fight, Nathan Fielder.

The Best Tweets From the 'Prancercise' Lady

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:41:05 +0000

Attention everyone: the lady who launched Prancercise, the internet’s favorite new exercise craze, is back. That’s right folks– horse fanatic Joanna Rohrback is now on Twitter, where we can learn important tips on how to live the Prancercise lifestyle. Okay, so we’re not entirely sure it’s the real Joanna, but the tweets are helpful (and [...]

Watch Jessica Alba and More Celebs Read Mean Tweets

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00:35 +0000

On a good day, Twitter is used as a social media platform where others can connect and interact in a cordial way. On a bad day, people hide behind their handles and unleash some harsh thoughts into the Twittersphere. But thanks to the folks at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' the bad days just got better.

Not-So-Happy Birthday Wishes To Sallie Mae — Twitter's Best Sarcastic Tweets to 40-Year-Old Loan Company

Elva Aguilar — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:20 +0000

It was Sallie Mae’s birthday on Monday, and every college-aged person (or college graduate with debt) on Twitter wanted to make sure she felt those birthday blues. And it was hilarious. Last week, stories surfaced proving that many university endowments and professor pension salaries were the catalyst in Sallie Mae’s profit boost for the year. [...]

Senior Class President Suspended After Tweeting About High School Sports

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:35:11 +0000

An eight word tweet has gotten former Heights High School Class of 2013 President Wesley Teague in hot water with his school administration. WSU is Wichita State University, whose football team was disbanded in 1986. The athletic department at Heights High School, which is in Wichita, Kansas, is often referred to on Twitter by the hashtag [...]

10 Funniest Tweets From Comedian Rob Delaney's MLB Twitter Account Take-Over

Joe Student — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:17:29 +0000

Writer and comedian

Baseballs were originally made of ham. MLB switched design after President Taft ate 14 balls during the 1971 World Series. - @robdelaney

— MLB (@MLB) May 7, 2013 " target="_blank">Rob Delaney is a Twitter God.

10 Hacked Tweets We Want to See

Emerald Catron — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:58:45 +0000

Earlier this week, somebody hacked the AP's Twitter account and posted a tweet saying that there were explosions in the White House and President Obama had been injured. The account was quickly suspended, and the situation dealt with.

How We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Buffalo [TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:59:47 +0000

In Buffalo we love any holiday that gives us an excuse to party. Cinco de Mayo is no exception. Especially since we’re so close to the border. Well, that sucks. Keep telling yourself that. These photos never get old. Some can’t handle it. Others let their obnoxiousness shine. And everyone wants a Corona. Want to [...]

Twitter Celebrates NBA Center Jason Collins Coming Out as Gay

Emerald Catron — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:09:56 +0000

If you’ve been hiding under a rock, or just somehow not on the internet at all today, here’s a newsflash — Jason Collins is now the first active NBA player to be openly gay. The Washington Wizards center came out in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Obviously, the world is going bananas, and his name [...]

Hackers Break Into Associated Press Twitter Account, Post Tweet About White House Explosions

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:04:07 +0000

Hackers broke into the Associated Press Twitter account on Tuesday and posted a tweet claiming two explosions had rocked the White House, injuring the president. The AP responded to the incident by suspending its account and saying it was trying to fix the problem. The tweet has since been taken down. This is the latest [...]

The Sabres Win?! And John Scott Celebrates in Style [TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:13:40 +0000

This edition of Tweets of the Week is dedicated to the Sabres and the brilliance of John Scott. You’re welcome. Buffalonians rejoiced when the Sabres won yesterday and improved their odds of making the playoffs. Or not. Lucky for us, the postgame interview was extra entertaining. Want to see your tweet in our weekly Buffalo [...]

5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally. In many ways, social media is as much for work as it is for fun. It may have started out as a [...]

The Sabres Shake It Up and NCAA Basketball Continues [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:25:52 +0000

What a week for sports. The Sabres traded Jason Pominville, and lucky for us, fans went to Twitter to express their pain. Oh Captain, My Captain. Rough timing. Hilarity. College basketball is winding down, but there are still plenty of annoying tweets to read through. And useless facts. Want to see your tweet in our [...]

Twitter Mourns the Death of Google Reader

Emerald Catron — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:25:00 +0000

This (NSFW) video of Hitler reacting to the end of Google Reader is being passed around Twitter with the reckless abandon of people who just realized they’re losing their favorite way to follow the internet. Google announced it’s killing off Google Reader July 1 as part of their spring cleaning. In response, people are sharing [...]

March Madness Takes Over Our Twitter Feed [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:00:44 +0000

Buckle up! March Madness is here and things could get ugly… Multitasking is key… But never forget your priorities. Want to see your tweet in our weekly Buffalo tweets roundup? Use the hashtag #WBUFTweets to make it easier for us to find; we don’t like having to work too hard! [button href="http://929jackfm.com/buffalo-reacts-to-the-new-pope-the-crazy-naked-man-and-st-paddys-day-buffalo-tweets-of-the-week/" title="More Tweets: A [...]

Man Uses Senator's Twitter Feed to Make Charming Marriage Proposal

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:02:19 +0000

As we advance deeper into the 21st century, a Senator's press secretary is at least as likely to be getting the word out on Twitter than communicating with the press in more traditional ways.

So when Brett Wanamaker decided he wanted to surprise his girlfriend Beth Adelson, who is the press secretary for Virginia Senator Mark Warner, with a marriage proposal he had a pretty good idea where to find her.

Spring Fever Hits Buffalo [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:53:45 +0000

Spring is officially on its way, and it’s obvious that we have the fever. Too bad snow is in the forecast. Still, you should prepare yourself for hilarious tweets like this 24/7. And the necessary shoe shot. But on the bright side… We agree. Want to see your tweet in our weekly Buffalo tweets roundup? [...]

New App Allows You to Tweet From Beyond the Grave

Mike Adams — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000

A controversial new app set to be released in March aims to keep the Twitter statuses of the dead and buried alive, by continuously updating them long after the worms eat into their brains. LivesOn, which promises “When your heart stops beating, you’ll keep tweeting,” is said to use artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze the [...]

What's the Happiest State in America (According to Twitter)?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:03:37 +0000

Do you need to be cheered up? There’s one place in the US that can turn that frown upside down faster than any other. Hawaii has been named the happiest state in the country. Yes, it’s always sunny. Yes, beaches abound and, yes, you can actually attend a luau with alarming frequency. Those factors may [...]

The Sabres Dismiss Lindy and Buffalo Tweets the Oscars [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:28:08 +0000

Hello again, tweeps. You probably live under a rock if you haven’t heard about Lindy Ruff’s expulsion this week. Everyone’s broadcast their feelings. Even his tie. Fans showed support. With a paper sign. Fortunately the Sabres instantly started to play better. On a brighter note, the Oscars were on last night (February 24). Cue the [...]