Remember the last time you logged on to the Twitterer and there wasn’t a #EndOfJustinBieberParty or #SwiftIsOVerParty? Me neither cos it feels like a fun idea that has gotten so old that every day there’s a new one. So we decided to make the most of it and ask YOU what parties you might not expect to see when logging on to the Twitterer…
[The Story So Far: Every Wednesday at 12 noon South African time [6am EDT] an inspired and growing number of brilliant, creative and absolutely fun people from all around the world take part in what is called a Hashtag game. @AFrikkinHashtag [say it out loud] is South Africa’s #1 Hashtag game and is always a lot of fun. The F.L.O.P. [or Fish List Of Prizeworthyness] is the collection of some of the best tweets from each week’s game and is what all seriously comedic Hashtaggers aspire to…]
With John Robb aka @RealStirfryguy as my co-host, we set out to come up with the greatest list of Twitterer parties that went and you certainly all arrived at that party and we had a lot of crazy fun.
We sent out the invitation:
And gave some examples to get you going:
How about the “Hillary is a great friend of mine” #TrumpPullsOutAndVotesForHillaryParty?
Wow, won’t we all be glad when this circus is over?
Plus of course a customary raiSIN-hating party:
The #BrettEndorsesRaisinsParty would be a completely #UnexpectedTwitterParty and a vicious lie. #RaiSINsAreSoEvil
John had a few of his own:
Fish: "Did you plan"
Me: "Nope, just threw it together with some leftover #Hashtags and glitter!" #UnexpectedTwitterParty— John Robb (@RealStirfryguy) August 31, 2016
I told you to queue in the left hand line! I don't even know where this is taking us. #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— John Robb (@RealStirfryguy) August 31, 2016
Don't tell #SirPaul about this, you know how he gets when he isn't invited. #UnexpectedTwitterParty pic.twitter.com/xRxAvEz3NR
— John Robb (@RealStirfryguy) August 31, 2016
And then of course we handed it over to you…
You showed up like masses to a Facebook open party at my parents house and while there were too many to choose all the best from, we did find these ones which we thought were worthy of this week’s:
FISH LIST OF PRIZEWORTHYNESS [aka the F.L.O.P.]
Shota got the ball rolling with our favourite party:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty Ok, how about a F.L.O.P Til We Drop Party ?
— Tom Vaughn (@shotalandia) August 31, 2016
Grandmaster Zen must have been in a dark space to type these words:
Delicious dried grapes are a great raisin' to party. #AmIRight @BrettFishA ?#UnexpectedTwitterParty pic.twitter.com/sEMWRxyGee
— Tag Femmes (@TagFemmes) August 31, 2016
pH1 went for scare tactics:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty
DM Screen Capture Party 😱 pic.twitter.com/BBqdmFoPEu— pH1 (@pH1Online) August 31, 2016
Shota was all over this game with this unlikely event:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty The Truth From A Politician Party
— Tom Vaughn (@shotalandia) August 31, 2016
But it was all kinda spoiled for Geff:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty Ruined When Gary From Accounting Told Everyone About It…Thanks, Gary@AFrikkinHashtag
— Geff Gefferson (@GeffGefferson1) August 31, 2016
Shota seemed to be trying to sort out some ACME problems:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty Wile E Coyote's "I Caught Road Runner" Party
— Tom Vaughn (@shotalandia) August 31, 2016
Meanwhile our favourite Bunni had gone a little mad:
Due to lack of political parties that I agree with, I thought I'd form my own… The #UnexpectedTwitterParty pic.twitter.com/Pik3kezwds
— Bunniboila (@bunniboila) August 31, 2016
Altmidnight brought the rock:
An #UnexpectedTwitterParty broke out when Bono announced he has FINALLY found whatever it was he was looking for! pic.twitter.com/gRiC1UCYBr
— ❤️ Jayme Really (@JaymeReally) August 31, 2016
While Daniel seemed a little disappointed:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty Nobody posted a pic of their lunch party
— I'm Just Dan (@DanielAshley13) August 31, 2016
This just has to be seen to be believed:
#DADPOOL dance party! #UnexpectedTwitterParty @afrikkinhashtag @RealStirfryguy https://t.co/3MULykvwHi
— #MrsDADPOOL💋 (@mrsprice06) August 31, 2016
While Rob had his head in the stars [wars]:
And when Darth found his 2nd long lost son an #UnexpectedTwitterParty kicked off. pic.twitter.com/g6lZZcLQUP
— Rob (@GenericZA) August 31, 2016
Bunni was back for more, although seemed a little down:
It's my PITY, and I'll cry if I want to!!#UnexpectedTwitterParty pic.twitter.com/nVBdyL87OG
— Bunniboila (@bunniboila) August 31, 2016
While Peter could barely contain his excitement:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty Tupperware Twitter Party
— Peter Maes (@PeteMaes) August 31, 2016
Grendel was on to something:
Troll bashing party #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Gretel Armstrong (@SugarGretel) August 31, 2016
While Jayme got us excited, but just for a second:
News that Twitter is getting an Edit button caused an #UnexpectedTwitterParty. (Sorry, guys. Just wishful thinking) pic.twitter.com/s51FajbBoe
— ❤️ Jayme Really (@JaymeMcKenna) August 31, 2016
a believer brought some Misdirection:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty
Fancy Mess compulsory 🎭— I'm a believer (@andlifeainteasy) August 31, 2016
Alt Midnight brought the pun-ch:
I was just sitting here, minding my own beeswax and
an #UnexpectedTwitterParty broke out…complete with music pic.twitter.com/kALDZ3QqXJ— ❤️ Jayme Really (@JaymeReally) August 31, 2016
Hot Rockz held the guest list:
Only 140 Guests Turn Up In Honour Of The Character Limit.. #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Hot Rockz (@hotrockz78) August 31, 2016
Dreamweasel was clearly and sadly dreaming of a greater place and time:
Women Explained Why Certain Behavior Makes Them Feel Uncomfortable and Men Listened Without Interrupting Party
— Dreamweasel (@Dreamweasel) August 31, 2016
Craig apparently shared this tweet but for some reason i couldn’t read it?
A block party obviously #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— craig onetweetwonder (@craigflynn1) August 31, 2016
Radio Free Olive brought one of our favourite words:
A very special episode where everyone learns the true meaning of Schadenfreude#UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Radio Free Olive (@RadioFreeOlive) August 31, 2016
Rebel had an interesting idea:
Cats who tweet human GIF's. #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Rebel With A Cause (@tequilarebel) August 31, 2016
Shota was back with this illegal tweet:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty Talk About Fight Club Party
— Tom Vaughn (@shotalandia) August 31, 2016
And Bunni Played the Misdirection to full effect:
What's 'Unexpected Twitter'?
And, why are they having a party?? ;D #UnexpectedTwitterParty pic.twitter.com/V5v6ml9Cj6— Bunniboila (@bunniboila) August 31, 2016
Joel might be on to something:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty overpaid soccer players actually donate money to sports relief rather than just telling sports fans to donate
— Joel Newnham (@newjoel) August 31, 2016
Sambo was just talking crazy though:
Someone wait for it buys an album in a shop and holds it in their hand #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Sambo @werdsmiths (@abtsag) August 31, 2016
Jules played some good pun:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty The pun police were everywhere, my bag got checked for hashtags on the way in.
— Jules (@Hashithappens) August 31, 2016
Jerry seemed lyrically satisfied:
It's a #UnexpectedTwitterParty
Who could ask for more
Everybody's comin', leave your tweets at the door— Jerry Luman (@jerrluman) August 31, 2016
As did Querty:
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in an #UnexpectedTwitterParty with you.
— Jaded (@twin_coyotes) August 31, 2016
And Rob:
Mom you're just jealous it's the Tweetie Boys!#UnexpectedTwitterParty pic.twitter.com/2KNLB6EFVV
— Coincidentally Rob (@papermonkeynz) August 31, 2016
Who was also feeling a little optimistic:
Getting half an hour more than you expect on 5% battery #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Coincidentally Rob (@papermonkeynz) August 31, 2016
Richard… um i have no words for this one:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty dare I say a Fiesta!!! pic.twitter.com/HtynuhBtfo
— Richard H (@FeeBooths) August 31, 2016
Havana seemed ready to boogie [or something]:
I brought the entertainment. #UnexpectedTwitterParty pic.twitter.com/yHglRSTPX2
— Havana Green (@HavanaGreen1) August 31, 2016
Mr Christopher spoke about a very venomous affair:
TV Show & Movie Spoilers Tweet Party #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Mr. Christopher (@iamalmostlegend) August 31, 2016
Rebel [ha ha i am literally listening to Spies by Coldplay as i get to this one]:
People who claim to be able to pick Coldplay songs apart. #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Rebel With A Cause (@tequilarebel) August 31, 2016
Or was it Fix you?
Eileenmay not have been entirely in the mood:
It's my #UnexpectedTwitterParty, and I'll cry if I want to. Either that or subtweet for a bit.
Jerks. pic.twitter.com/seh3csOpPg
— Eileen James (@eileenmjames1) August 31, 2016
While Daniel managed to avoid the bots:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty I went an entire day without anyone offering me "free follows" party
— I'm Just Dan (@DanielAshley13) August 31, 2016
Sand Squatch seemed to have something else on…?
#UnexpectedTwitterParty I can't make it, we got that uhhhh thing at the Johnsons. Right honey?
— Sand Squatch (@SandSquatch1) August 31, 2016
While Cosy was feeling punderful:
As a special tweet they threw me an #UnexpectedTwitterParty They were cheapskates though, hardly anyone brought me a GIF! 🙁
— Cosy (@CosyFT) August 31, 2016
Keebler had a perspective:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty is just like Comic-con, but with less costumes and more comics.
— Keebler Sidejob (@kauffeemann) August 31, 2016
Jonathan had the right idea:
I keep an emergency stock pile of nutella in case an #UnexpectedTwitterParty breaks out @whoawhut pic.twitter.com/x8MQ3SbCbT
— Jonathan (@Haymaker710) August 31, 2016
Although Marshall upped that game:
Nutella Wrestling #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Marshall 📎🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@MarshallSbar) August 31, 2016
Craig got a little daring:
The this is what I look like without filters party #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— craig onetweetwonder (@craigflynn1) August 31, 2016
Woz was feeling confident:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty
What do you say? You? Me? A hashtag?— Warrentealeaves (@SideOfHashTags) August 31, 2016
supereeves read the headlines:
https://twitter.com/supereeves_/status/770934938287812609
Lou was on form:
I assume a Canadian brought the moose? #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Garlic Pimpernel (@TeflonBili) August 31, 2016
AFM was feeling creative:
At the #UnexpectedTwitterParty I think we should go around puting little notes and #ff's in people's pockets.
— Another fine mess (@wgp4028) August 31, 2016
While Rocky saw us as a political bid:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty … Finally, America has another choice. Via the Twitter Party!
"You tweet, All decided"
— Rockys' Pride (@RockysPride) August 31, 2016
While Shea was all over the place:
That awkward moment at an #UnexpectedTwitterParty when your #MySpaceTop8 decides 2 fight your #ReTweeters with animated glitter graphics.
— Shea Browning (@SheaBrowning) August 31, 2016
Joe was all about the punctuality and balance:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty Beer there Early pic.twitter.com/2V5iXX2Gej
— JOE CARROLL #£$%&@:) (@joeleeds_motd) August 31, 2016
FZero was struggling to make up his mind:
decisions, Decisions, What to wear to an #UnexpectedTwitterParty. ? pic.twitter.com/wxie7rajLn
— FZero (@fzero2245) August 31, 2016
Klorine definitely knows unexpected:
Rebecca Black's new song releasing party.#UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Klorine (@WTFKlorine) August 31, 2016
Kirk was more interested in what happened next:
Will probably skip the #UnexpectedTwitterParty and go to the #AfterUnexpectedTwitterParty or at least say I did.
— Kirk (@WorkWithKirk) August 31, 2016
Jake seemed a little nuts:
Get the canoe, we're going to the #UnexpectedTwitterParty! pic.twitter.com/avm6O78o5E
— Jake Reid (@JakeAReid) August 31, 2016
Nate was definitely random but related:
If you won't let me buy you a drink, at least let me fix your laptop.#UnexpectedtwitterParty
— Nate (@MiniatureNate) August 31, 2016
And also working hard at assembling the nerds:
You’ve got +5 charisma and I’ve got +5 stamina, let’s assemble a horde.#UnexpectedtwitterParty
— Nate (@MiniatureNate) August 31, 2016
While Scott was committed:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty I just bought 11 bags of pork rinds. Are we doing this or not?
— Scott Schroeder (@ScottyRay35) August 31, 2016
Mom was in it for the words:
Retweet retreat #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Me (@Kev_Pilar) August 31, 2016
While Guapo got all poetic on us:
https://twitter.com/GuapoFlames/status/770937399375302658
Woz brought some more pun:
All the guests were virtually there. #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Warrentealeaves (@SideOfHashTags) August 31, 2016
Eric was in charge of games:
No, I won't play "Spin the Cell Phone" at your #UnexpectedTwitterParty
— Eric Little (@SoCalEricLittle) August 31, 2016
Shtwd was feeling inclusive:
Memes welcome #UnexpectedTwitterParty pic.twitter.com/8zyTR5JosE
— shockTWD4ever (@shtwd13) August 31, 2016
M/Orpheus clearly has a militant background:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty with guerilla tactics for subversive retweeting
— M/Orpheus (@Obambulator) August 31, 2016
Joey Tomatoes was all location location location [and completely accurate]:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty is usually at work in the bathroom stall
— Joey Tomatoes (@joeytomatoes) August 31, 2016
Kim thought we were aiming to high too quick:
Look if #UnexpectedTwitterParty candidates want to be taken seriously they need to run in local elections before gunning for the presidency
— christina preachy (@Mykayak) August 31, 2016
And Rob had some conversation starters:
#UnexpectedTwitterParty Batman v Superman Subtext Discussion, Which Spice Girl Are You, Favourite Method of Vacuuming
— Rob Turner (@ReynardCity) August 31, 2016
Well done everyone – those are some highly unexpected Twitterer parties and we will definitely be looking out for them so we can be running the other way. However, this week one tweet stood head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes, knees and toes above the rest and so this week’s
TOP F.L.O.P. [your mom will be so proud!] goes to
Cosy for nailing it:
I went to an #UnexpectedTwitterParty once. I forgot to thank the host and it trended in tears.
— Cosy (@CosyFT) August 31, 2016
Amazing stuff as always and well done to everyone who F.L.O.P.ped [especially those of you who realise it’s a good thing IN THIS CONTEXT] and all of you for keeping it both FAMILY and amazing in terms of CLEVER and FUNNY, MISDIRECTIONAL and RANDOM [but related] – if you are not yet on the @HashtagRoundup app then i just don’t know what to say… do it!
Also, for South African players, starting next week for the next month, the top South African tweet will be winning an amazing t-shirt from Juicebubble.co.za – details to follow – so quite excited as we try grow the game over here…
If you didn’t F.L.O.P. this game there is always tomorrow and i really believe this might be one of the FUNNEST and SILLIEST games we have ever played so stick around…
Much thanks to John Robb for being an excellent co-host, the impressive UnNamed Ones for running last week’s game in my absence and all of you for playing and having so much fun with it…
love brett fish and No_bob [the world’s most famous stuffed dolphin]
And i will leave you with this final thought in the form of a comic from Badly Drawn Lines:
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