Unless you have a photographic memory or just joined Twitter last week, you probably don’t recall your first tweet.
That’s OK. Twitter would like to show it to you.
To commemorate Friday’s eighth anniversary of the first Twitter message, Twitter has introduced a tool that lets users relive their Twitter debuts. Type your Twitter handle into the search field and it spits out your first-ever tweet in its full, date-stamped glory — typos, clever witticisms, clumsy hashtags and all.
Here is Southern Eye’s first tweet:
What everyone wants. For the South, news will never be the same again. @southerneyezim now that is NEWS. #twimbos #zimbabwedecides #263chat
— Southern Eye (@SoutherneyeZim) May 29, 2013
Based on a quick review of notable #FirstTweets (yes, it’s a trending topic now), many people seemed a little unsure in the beginning about this newfangled Twitter thing. Take Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, whose first tweet in 2009 said, “Just started this tweety bird thing… We’ll see how it goes. Still skeptical.”
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Here are more first tweets from various people groups and organisations :
working on iphones via 'hahlo' and 'pocket tweets' – fun!
— Twitter (@twitter) July 11, 2007
first time using twitter and excited about this new thing.
— Trevor Ncube (@TrevorNcube) March 17, 2009
MDC DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS- MIDLANDS NORTH MAXWELL NCUBE WAS ABDUCTED BY ZANU PF MILITIA ON 5/08/2011 FOUND DEAD ON 9/08/2011 IN ZHOMBE.
— MDC (@MDCPARTY) August 11, 2011
Pamberi neZANU!!!!
— we are in charge (@zanu_pf) July 19, 2011
Zanu PF should stop abusing State resources — more from the website http://www.mdc.co.zw
— MDC Zimbabwe (@mdczimbabwe) March 29, 2010
Counter-revolutionaries are now taking shots at me. Moloto was humiliated once; now he wants me to demolish him completely
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) February 24, 2010
Hey World, It’s B! I’m so excited to invite you to my new http://t.co/fZxlrtAh – we’ve been working hard, and it’s finally ready for you XO
— Beyoncé Knowles (@Beyonce) April 5, 2012
A MASSIVE thank you to @joeblackzw for designing our logo.Much appreciated #263Chat #Twimbos
— 263Chat (@263Chat) December 17, 2012
first time using twitter and excited about this new thing.
— Trevor Ncube (@TrevorNcube) March 17, 2009
I am finding out about Twitter
— David Coltart (@DavidColtart) December 11, 2008
I am a bit tired
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) March 17, 2012
To all Buddies.We have the pleasure of inviting you to follow us here on Twitter.
— Econet Wireless (@econetzimbabwe) February 19, 2012
Check out my single “ONE TIME” on my myspace and spread the word for me. Thanks www.myspace.com/justinbieber
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) May 12, 2009
Thinking we’re only one signature away from ending the war in Iraq. Learn more at http://www.barackobama.com
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 29, 2007
Just created my very own blog!! Yay! Am as proud as a peach and pleased with myself! So all you folks check – http//:itsdelta.wordpress.com
— Delta Milayo (@deltandou) November 24, 2009
Welcome to the official Miley Cyrus “Gypsy Heart Tour” twitter page!!!
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) March 30, 2011
I make no apology for empowering my people.
— Saviour Kasukuwere (@Hon_Kasukuwere) April 7, 2010
Thinking we're only one signature away from ending the war in Iraq. Learn more at http://www.barackobama.com
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 29, 2007
Just created my very own blog!! Yay! Am as proud as a peach and pleased with myself! So all you folks check – http//:itsdelta.wordpress.com
— Delta Milayo (@deltandou) November 24, 2009
Here it is!!! I can’t wait for you guys to hear it! http://twitpic.com/em7rg
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) October 25, 2008
Getting ready to test the new website!
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) June 13, 2009
Cucù!! Io e lucky presenti!! pic.twitter.com/kCcvM7wM1S
— Mario Balotelli (@FinallyMario) May 16, 2013
