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Sounds like the lead in to a joke doesn't it. Sorry there's no punch line, but its a real story. I don't know. The whole thing sounds twitterpated to me. ![[Linked Image]](http://online.wsj.com/media/BS_DV_20100112104302.jpg) Britney Spears Pulling Ahead in Twitter Awards Contest
What do Britney Spears, NASA and a llama have in common? As of late Monday night, they were all the top vote getters in their categories for the Shorty Awards, the annual prizes honoring users of Twitter.
The awards, started by tech entrepreneurs unaffiliated with the microblogging service, debuted a year ago. In keeping with Twitter�s crowd-sourcing spirit, the Shorties are based on votes from thousands of Twitter users themselves � a format that created a bit of drama last year as nominees accused each other of buying votes and likened the process to a �high school popularity contest.�
Greg Galant, one of the founders of the Shorty Awards, says organizers have made a few changes this year to improve the quality of results. Final decisions on prizes will take into account not only votes but also the opinions of a panel of judges including Sree Sreenivasan, the dean of student affairs at the Columbia Journalism School; New York Times columnist David Pogue; and MC Hammer. And votes themselves will be valued according to an algorithm called �shorty rank� that looks at how credible the voters are.
Nominations for the awards opened earlier this month in 27 official categories, including music (currently led by Britney Spears), government (led by NASA) and �weird� (led by the Llama, whose feed DoWhatITellYou includes tweets like �Make binoculars with ur hands and look at ur screen. Now slowly pan up to the ceiling, naming every object u pass. Good.�). Nominations will be accepted until later this month, and votes on finalists will take place in February. The awards themselves will be held in March.
Mr. Galant said more people had voted in the first week of nominations than during the entire process last year. He added that results have been volatile so far, but �time and just the sheer number of people voting� should allow the cream of Twitter users to rise to the top. Maybe at some point, the Twitterverse will realize that singer David Archuleta does not belong near the top of the �food� category, where he is currently placing fifth.
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As I Came of Age
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I dunno, but she's a whole lot hotter with hair.
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I was sitting in a Medical waiting room awhile back. A family along with several young teen girls was also there. One of the older ladies told one of the girls "you look like Brittney Spears".
Girl replied "no I don't. Why would I want to look like a crack whore". I think Brits day's are numbered.
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GOA
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What the hell is a "twitter"?
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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Campfire Kahuna
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The flip side,....
E.G. ......... "Twitter - Twatter"
like Pitter - Patter, only different.
Bwa-ha,....
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-- “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.”- Mark Twain
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What the hell is a "twitter"? Terry you're back, you're back. I think twitter is a blog but I don't know never been there just heard of it.
Don't vote knothead, it only encourages them. Anonymous
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Anonymous
"Self-reliance, free thinking, and wealth is anathema to both the power of the State and the Church." Derby Dude
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Man this place is bad enough without finding more ways to get in trouble!
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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Campfire Oracle
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What the hell is a "twitter"? The way a woman moves when you hit the right spot. Considering your age the above question makes sense.........
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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What the hell is a "twitter"? Its the little piece between the twat and the chitter 
Only a dingleberry, not yet a Turdlike person, maybe someday!!! I am happier than a retard in a room full of bouncy balls right now!! Joe.
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I thought that was a chin rest, or a taint....
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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I dunno, but she's a whole lot hotter with hair. I have always found her physically very gifted. But I have always felt sorry for her--clearly pimped by her parents for $$ and then tossed aside. I see beautiful girls like this a lot in my practice. Daddy used them to fill his needs (emotional, sexual, power, whatever) keeps them dumb and dependent. He dies, they fall apart. Hannah Montana will be the next one. . . . . . . BMT
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"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
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Lewis Grizzard's account of his aunt getting stung on the taint by a wasp is one of the funniest things ever written. (Disclaimer: I realize that Lewis was probably Campfirely Incorrect in some of his beliefs, but the man was still funny.)
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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What the hell is a "twitter"? Considering your age the above question makes sense......... HEY! I still have my memories!  
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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aw, i miss Lewis Grizzard...
glad you mentioned him, good memories of his writing.
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