5 Lessons from My Week-Long Social Media Break
It’s my job to be attached to the internet. I get paid to mind other people’s businesses online and be all up into what’s happening in pop culture. Plus, I’m a child of generation social media so I am HYPER-connected. I’m active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, Google+ etc. …
#KanyeJobTitles is Twitter’s Latest (and Hilarious) Roast
Kanye West being on this media blitz for his Yeezus album and tour has been a gift and a curse. It’s a gift because there’s no shortage of material from Kanye’s shenanigans (like when he was on Jimmy Kimmel), and curse because of the same reason. No one loves Kanye …
Armani’s Instagram Mistake Led to #ArmaniCaptions, Twitter’s Latest Roast
Tonight, Armani failed with flying colors when they posted a picture of Alfre Woodard with the caption “Idris Elba posing in a gorgeous Giorgio @armani dress at the 5th Annual Governors Awards.” OMGGGG ALL THE FACEPALMS THAT EVER FACEPALMED!!! They took it down soon after when people were like “SERIOUSLY?!” …
The Bitstrips Abuse on Facebook Must Stop, Beloveds
I LOVE cartoons and my main avatar on these interwebs has been a Yahoo! Avatar for YEARS! It’s even in my site header. But the thing is that I can be represented well by a cartoon because I have cartoonish features. Let’s face it, I look like a walking drawing …
#90sRnBBiopics: Films We’d Love to See About Our Faves (Twitter Edition)
Twitter was on a ROLL last night. After Crazy Sexy Cool went off, folks decided they were ready to stroll down memory lane with some of their favorite crooners from the 90s. And some of their forgotten ones. And just some they wanted to throw shade at. So the hashtag …
#50ShadesofShade: I Read 50 Shades of Grey and Live-Tweeted It
On Friday evening, I read Samantha Irby’s post on her 50 Shades of Grey read and it made me laugh so hard that I was inspired. I have managed to avoid the book soccer moms everywhere have been losing their minds over, even after it was sent to me as …
#ABCReports: ABC News’ FAIL on “Twerking” Roasted on Twitter
After Miley Cyrus showed her (lack of an) ass (literally) at the MTV VMAs, she’s been the subject of everyone’s posts and news reports. It’s been over a day and many of us are over it. However, ABC News decided to do a “scientific” report on twerking and it’s just …
10 Ways You’re Using Twitter Wrong (And Many Ways to Get Reported as Spam)
There are a few right ways to do social media but there are SO MANY wrong ways! People think just because they signed up for Twitter or Facebook, they get it. NAWL! Nope. Nay. The thing I love about social media is the fact that you can connect with everyone …
EBONY’s Trayvon Tribute Covers and #BackwardsBoycotts on Twitter
EBONY Magazine’s September issue has four powerful covers, dedicated to the memory of Trayvon Martin. One cover has Trayvon’s family (mom Sybrina Fulton, dad Tracy Martin and bro Jahvaris). The others have Spike Lee, Boris Kodjoe, Dwyane Wade and their sons rocking hoodies with the words “WE ARE ALL TRAYVON.” …
10 Hilarious Vine Videos You Gotta Watch
I know that when Instagram video kicked off a couple of weeks ago, folks were declaring Vine to be dead since it allowed folks to post up to 15 seconds of video. But I shook my head because I’ve never been here for IG video. All it did was provide …