Twitter’s Narcissist Take-Down
Twitter may be inherently narcissistic, but some tweeters are just plain braggy. Enter #Humblebrag, a popular new hashtag and convenient way to call out stars—and friends—who feign humility but are really just gloating. From Lindsay Lohan to Johnny Weir, see some of the worst offenders.
Johnny Weir just can’t believe he’s been to three cities in a single day (you jetsetter, you!). Greta Van Susteren just accidentally pocket-dialed the Pentagon (don't you wish you had them on speed dial). Julia Allison is mortified that she is surrounded by nine (OMG! so popular!) producers for a video shoot. And your journalist friend can’t get over how awful his seats at Fashion Week are—perched, of course, in the second row.
Celebrity tweeters Julia Allison, Greta Van Susteren, Johnny Weir and Lindsay Lohan are shown here. (Clockwise from top left: Getty Images (2) ; AP Photo (2))
“I cant even count the number of times people said i looked like #katyperry & #leamichele today.... “ tweets actress Jeana Zettler. #really?
It’s called the #Humblebrag: a feigned attempt at humility that’s really just an excuse to brag. It’s made obnoxiously easy by social networking, and it thrives in an age where narcissism is the norm.
Humble bragging has likely always been around—but it hasn't always had a name. For the emerging meme, we have Harris Wittels to thank. A standup comic and writer on NBC's Parks and Recreation, Wittels created the Humblebrag Twitter handle a few months back—and an internet phenom was born. Now with nearly 92,000 followers, he's become a stealth humble-bragging cop—shaming underhanded boasters through retweets and hashtags, day-in and day-out.
From the celebrity who is in awe of his success to the regular girl who whines about her mysterious appeal to the opposite sex, read a few of our favorite #Humblebrags of the moment.
@JohnnyGWeir
Johnny Weir
It still amazes me that I can be in Prague, London and the Paramus Whole Foods all in one day. Travel and technology boggle my mind.
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@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
People ask me every day to pose for pictures but the camera never works the first time--they are never prepared or maybe just very nervous!
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@JuliaAllison
Julia Allison
In a room at the Hard Rock San Diego surrounded by NINE (9) producers/crew for this Comic Con shoot. Um. No pressure or anything (ahhhh!)
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@lindsaylohan
Lindsay Lohan
Omg, I'm so embarrassed, paparazzi just blinded me with flashes again, as I was walking into dinner. They pushed me and I tripped :( hurt...
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@chrisbrogan
Chris Brogan
On the phone with my editor, book publicist, and marketing person. Man, books take work. Mainstream ones.
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@OwenJones84
Owen Jones
Every time I go on TV, a load of people end up on my blog having searched for 'how old is Owen Jones?' Yes, I look about 12, I get it. Sigh.
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@jeanazettler
Jeana Zettler
cant even count the number of times people said i looked like #katyperry & #leamichele today.... #really?
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