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THE ALIEN INVASION AS SEEN IN THE TWITTER STREAM OF @DWEEBLESS

Jake Kerr


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Tim Becker @dweebless

I’m getting those tweets, too. It must be a viral ad campaign for a movie called Alien Overlords or something. It’s everywhere.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

People of Earth: There is no reason for panic. Simply relocate to Canada and everything will be fine.

Tim Becker @dweebless

@alienoverlords Dude, how are you in my timeline? I most definitely did NOT follow you. Reporting you for spam.

Tim Becker @dweebless

Just reported the idiot @alienoverlords for spamming me. How much you wanna bet they reappear? Money talks. :/

Henry Bloch @imissthenorthstars

@dweebless I did the same thing. Do they really think people will see the movie after this kind of crap?

Jo Guinee @minnyjotg

@imissthenorthstars @dweebless I can’t get away from it! It’s all over Youtube + they’re doing some BS thing on TV where they cut into shows

The Aliens @alienoverlords

People of Earth: Honestly, we don’t think our instructions are that complicated. Move to Canada.

Tim Becker @dweebless

@alienoverlords This would be funny if it were real. Like, dude, I’d rather be dead than move to Canada. LOL.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

@dweebless That can be arranged.

Tim Becker @dweebless

Hahahaha. A viral campaign is trolling me! RT @alienoverlords @dweebless That can be arranged.

Tim Becker @dweebless

Just saw the Youtube video. WTF. It’s freakin’ static and a voice telling us to relocate to Canada.

Jo Guinee @minnyjotg

@dweebless I think it’s brilliant. The @alienoverlords movie is totally the next @oldspice. The aliens are on a horse!

Tim Becker @dweebless

@minnyjot LOL!

The Aliens @alienoverlords

There seems to be a misunderstanding. This is a warning, not a joke. We really don’t want to kill anyone.

Tim Becker @dweebless

Do the aliens realize Nickelback and Rush are from Canada? #deathbymusic! RT @alienoverlords We really don’t want to kill anyone.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

@dweebless Hey, if you’re going to retweet our messages, can you at least not edit the meaning? Not cool.

Henry Bloch @imissthenorthstars

@dweebless The @alienoverlords account is totally trolling you. And notice they didn’t defend Rush or Nickelback ;)

The Aliens @alienoverlords

People of Earth: We have nothing against Nickelback or Rush or anyone else. We just need lots of space. So hightail it to Canada. NOW.

John Scalzi @scalzi

“Hightail it to Canada” is the name of my next band.

Monica Becker @skifanatic89

@alienoverlords Hey, I’m going to school in France, do I have to move to Canada, too? ;)

Tim Becker @dweebless

@skifanatic89 Watch it, sis. These guys like Nickelback. I wouldn’t taunt them. WHO KNOWS THE DEPTHS OF THEIR EVIL!

The Aliens @alienoverlords

@skifanatic89 Yes, you need to move to Canada, too.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

@dweebless For crying out loud. We’re not EVIL! Just misunderstood. Anyway, we just destroyed Tulsa.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

We destroyed Tulsa since you all were not moving fast enough and not taking us seriously. Video coming to our YouTube channel shortly.

Tim Becker @dweebless

This Alien Overlord viral campaign is like watching a car wreck. You don’t want to watch, but it’s so compellingly awful you can’t stop.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

We’re having some transcoding problems with YouTube, so be patient. But trust us, Tulsa isn’t there anymore.

Tim Becker @dweebless

Noobs. RT @alienoverlords We’re having some transcoding problems with YouTube, so be patient. But trust us, Tulsa isn’t there anymore.

Monica Becker @skifanatic89

.@alienoverlords Couldn’t you have destroyed Montreal instead? I can’t stand the Canadiens fans.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

@skifanatic89 No, Montreal is in Canada. Haven’t you been paying attention?

The Aliens @alienoverlords

Video is online now. If you have the bandwidth, you should really check it out in HD. Totally awesome explosions.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

We apologize. The previous tweet was in poor taste. We’re sorry for all those that died but we can’t wait forever for you to move to Canada.

Jo Guinee @minnyjotg

@dweebless Just saw the video. The CGI in the movie is amazing I have to admit. Maybe Michael Bay is directing! LOL.

Tim Becker @dweebless

@alienoverlords I don’t think anyone is really missing Tulsa. You guys need to up your game.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

@dweebless Sadly, we think you’re right. We have decided to destroy France.

Tim Becker @dweebless

@alienoverlords Ha. I don’t think anyone will miss France either! But my sister is there so how about destroying someplace else--North Korea?

The Aliens @alienoverlords

@dweebless Sorry, dude, it’s too late--we destroyed France already. We actually destroyed North Korea first, but no one seemed to notice.

Tim Becker @dweebless

Look out @skifanatic89! RT @alienoverlords Sorry, dude, it’s too late--we destroyed France already.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

You know, we didn’t have high expectations, but we did expect at least SOME effort. France is now destroyed. Don’t be next. Move to Canada.

Henry Bloch @imissthenorthstars

@dweebless Did you check out Reddit? The front page is full of evidence that this is actually real if you can believe that. Conspiracy nuts.

Tim Becker @dweebless

@imissthenorthstars Saw that. Waiting for @skifanatic89 to pipe in and totally bust them since she lives in France.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

Really Earthlings? Missiles? We’re being all peaceful and understanding and you pull that kind of stunt? We’re not angry. Just disappointed.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

Oh, and for the smartypants who are asking how we can live on the planet if we destroy it all... Don’t make us show you.

Tim Becker @dweebless

@imissthenorthstars This couldn’t be real, could it?

The Aliens @alienoverlords

You guys are hilarious. A spaceship armed with nukes? I mean you get points for chutzpah, but really, did you think we couldn’t handle that?

Tim Becker @dweebless

Holy shit. This is real guys. The @alienoverlords thing is a REAL invasion! Going offline as I head to Canada.

The Aliens @alienoverlords

@dweebless Nice try Captain Obvious, but you and the rest of your idiot planet are too late. We’ve already decided to destroy you all.

Canada @canada

What about us?

The Aliens @alienoverlords

Sorry, we’re destroying you, too. We finally listened to Nickelback.


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