Impression management, Twitter style

Flock-O-MinervasCynically speaking, the way we describe ourselves on Twitter is self aggrandizement.

But I prefer to think of it as an opportunity for endearment. 

I love these people.  

Mike Duda ‏

@MikeDuda Barely lost NYC Marathon to 34,566 runners

nick sherrard @nicksherrard as seen on CCTV

Philippa Dunjay ‏

@PhilippaDunjay  

likes short walks on the beach before getting out of breath, complaining about all the sand, why is the water so salty, did you just step on a hermit crab?

Geeka ‏

@Geeka   

I used to work w/ things that would kill me eventually, now I work w/ things that can kill me immediately.

CHERYL ‏

@CHERYLDANCE  

CHERYL is a four-member, semi-anonymous, often cat-masked artist collective based in Brooklyn that throws life-ending dance parties.

@JonesthePoet

Gary Jones  

BBQ operator, poet, teacher, shaman, dog’s best friend, feeder of critters, seeker of truth, follow my poetry blog, it don’t cost nothin.

@Rick_Hewett

Rick Hewett  

I run a press/picture agency. Other than that you’ll find me preparing trainee Vikings (my sons) for life or out running.

Andrew Czydel  

@AndrewCzydel  

Indie Author and Artist. To write is human, to edit divine and to sell is the work of foul creatures that inhabit dark places hence I self publish!

Roberto Greco

@rogre  

Polysomething-or-other

Matt Jacobs 

@mattjacobs5  

Director of Integrated Marketing at AMP Agency. Hoping all of my 140 characters get offered spin-off TV shows.

Kevin Schummer

@kevinschummer  

There is no correct answer, just my answer.

Patricia Verdolino 

@BRANDQBORO  

Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment. – Rumi

Peter Zapf 

@fogpilot

Mary Wynne Wynter ‏

@mwyn 

Paradox Huntress. Flower Whisperer. Certified by The Field. Self-wired for Intimacy. Poised for Matriarchy Rising. I Row. I Tango.

Moury Minhaz 

@MouryM 

I will do almost anything for a good laugh. I like sarcasm, I have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a side of slice and dice.

A.J. Somerset ‏

@ajsomerset 

Blurter of obnoxious things. Novelist (Combat Camera). Sometime outdoor writer. Sometime photographer. Shooter of clay targets. Washer of dishes. I do it all.

Mark Holden ‏

@holdenmw  

Explorer, wanderer, philosopher, philanderer, creative, mystic, entrepreneur, digital native, speculator, adventurer, dreamer. Over-claimer.

Gavin Donovan Social Media guy

@RegusUSA,

@Arsenal fan and the greatest wedding dancer of all time.

Eric Soderlund ‏

@equalitytime  

Post-Mormon Pastafarian Secular Humanist Music-Loving Pontificating Sports Fan

Katie Guiney ‏

@KTG4  

gangly, gregarious girl whose ga-ga about alliteration, audrey, art, books, music, marketing, newfoundland, roger ebert, rom-coms, and the three L’s.

LorettaLightningbolt ‏

@LorettaLB  

Just another singer/songwriter and promotion/ marketing manager, fighting evil with her cat.

Charlotte Hillenbrand ‏

@crashtherocks

One of the Many

@madebymany;

70% cocoa solids: 30% mum

Cindy Gallop  

@cindygallop  

I like to blow shit up. I am the Michael Bay of business.

Sean McGarry  

Baltimore; Charleston Expat; Georgia Bulldog; ENTP; Gentleman Scholar; Semi Colon Aficionado.

Jeremiah Orosco  

Runner, Gambler, Ultimate Piggie, Money Activator, Part-time Lion Tamer. Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.

Jenn ‏

@ONoesUDidnt  

Currently at that awkward stage between birth and death.

Eszter Fehér ‏

@efeher  

Local foreigner, marketer, namer, linguister, blogger… Hungarian.

Sara McDonald

@Serifm8  

I would kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Emily Balcetis

A friend is someone who will help you move. A real friend is someone who will help you move a body. 

Martin Weigel

@mweigel thief

| charlatan | pedant | contrarian | sceptic | amateur | plagiarist | meddler | Head of Planning, Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam http://t.co/wzxRigOnYs

LL COOL J

@llcoolj.

Still learning. Queens, NY.

Scott Lachut ‏

@scottlachut  Director of Consulting @PSFK.

After hours Blue Collar Bon Vivant with these dreams inside my head. I’d rather share them with you.

Natarajan Lalgudi ‏

@NatarajanL

Cranially ambidextrous & experientially versatile, equally passionate about social anthropology & applied math, equally excited by cricket stats & great food

Andrew Pieterick ‏

@APieterick

Student at Wisconsin. Sometimes offensive, mostly ridiculous, always unnecessary.

And the Minerva goes to:

Philippa Dunjay ‏ @PhilippaDunjay

likes short walks on the beach before getting out of breath, complaining about all the sand, why is the water so salty, did you just step on a hermit crab?

All others, please consider yourselves honorably mentioned.