Ever wondered what someone means when they include the words “passionate about social media”, “free spirit” or “views are my own” in their Twitter bio? Well a whole load of people, using the hashtag #biosdecoded think they have the answers.
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While the effort is admirable, and the people engaging in the task undoubtedly selfless, their translations haven’t exactly been what you’d call consistent.
For instance, “Model” could mean, “A mate once took some pics of me in a bikini” or “an ex took some nudie photos of me” (both could be true, we guess). Blogger meanwhile could mean “I write too much” or “I have a blog which is a digitIsed form of my daily diary..I call it Random musings”.
We guess decoding a Twitter bio is more art form than science. Nonetheless, we’ve collated some of our favorite attempts and we reckon they’ll bring a smile to your face at the very least.
"Views are my own" <– I say things that will get me into trouble at work. #BiosDecoded
— Jahni Cowley (@JahniCowley) January 16, 2014
"Passionate about social media" – Have Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin accounts #BiosDecoded
— John Beale (@jtbeale) January 16, 2014
Hungry for awards = read all the award books but have nothing in my portfolio to remotely reflect it #BiosDecoded
— Charles Victor (@charlesvictor) September 28, 2011
#biosdecoded *geek*= Thinks understanding the humour of Big Bang Theory is a sign of intelligence. Probably used to punch geeks in school.
— Ferret Wrangler (@NyxOdd) January 16, 2014
"Petrol head" – I bought Speed & Sound magazine once, would probably stuff up a tire change. #BiosDecoded
— Brad Seaton-Smith (@BradSeatonSmith) January 16, 2014
#BiosDecoded "Happily married" – my spouse reads my twitter feed.
— Gary Alexander (@garyalexza) January 16, 2014
"Gym addict" – Tweets shirtless selfies from gym #BiosDecoded
— John Beale (@jtbeale) January 16, 2014
#BiosDecoded "gamer" – gets boners from anatomically corrupt animated trolls.
— Kim Sharman(Schulze) (@TheKimmish) January 16, 2014
"Single and loving life" – I cry myself to sleep every night #BiosDecoded
— Vee (@Vic_Radness) January 16, 2014
"Life's a journey" – I have pets and haven't travelled in years #BiosDecoded
— Lee Weston (@lwnuclear) January 16, 2014
Manchester United For Life = watched one game when s/he was 5 #BiosDecoded
— Jarrod Delport (@Jarrod_Delport) January 16, 2014
*inspirational quote* = I'm deep. I've seen Life of Pi. #BiosDecoded
— Lereesen Naidoo (@lereesen) January 16, 2014
#biosdecoded *bacon* and/or *zombie* and/or *alcoholic beverage*= trendoid conformist easily convinced to drink funny tasting kool-aid
— Ferret Wrangler (@NyxOdd) January 16, 2014
RT "@RomanCabanac: "Drunk on Life" – Just drunk #BiosDecoded"
— … (@iDealDopeShIt) January 16, 2014
Different = ran out of words to explain dull life #BiosDecoded
— Jarrod Delport (@Jarrod_Delport) January 16, 2014
