10 Must-Follow Spoof Tech & Social Media Twitter Accounts

Twitter continues to prove itself a valuable current affairs platform. But that doesnt mean it isnt good for some laughs. Weve taken a look at the lighter side of microblogging with some more hilarious spoof accounts that add some comedy to your Twitter stream.

In addition to our top fake celebrities and fictional characters, were here with 10 fantastic parody accounts from the worlds of tech, social media and the web.

Take a look through our tweet-tastic gallery below and let us know in the comments which figures fake or otherwise from the world of business youd recommend following on Twitter.


1. Android PR





Who knew that cute little green bot had a wicked streak? If you're a fan of the Android platform -- heck, even if you're not -- then follow this account for some Google-centric fun.


2. Walt Mosspuppet




Walt Mosspuppet, a puppet comedian and apparently "the only technology journalist in the World," is well worth a look for a funny take on tech.


3. Fake Stephen Elop




Nokia's CEO gets lampooned in fine old style here with a seriously sarcastic perspective on the Finnish phone company.


4. Fake Carol Bartz




This account spoofs the director, president and chief executive officer of Yahoo by imagining the successful businesswoman as a foul-mouthed alcoholic.


5. Fake Facebook PR




If ever a social network was ripe for a parody, it's got to be Julian Ass


With a surname that starts with "Ass," WikiLeak's Julian Assange hopefully has some thick skin. If not, well, he certainly has more pressing things to worry about.


7. AT&T Parody Relations




The underlying tone behind AT&T's "Parody Relations" can be summed up by its bio -- "Covering the USA, kind of..."! ;


8. Peter Molyneux 2




This fake version of British video game designer Peter Molyneux amps up his overly complex thoughts to their funniest extremes.


9. Not Mark Zuckerberg




Poor old Zuckerberg. All of that money and he still has to put up with people writing amusing tweets under his (almost) name. Yeah, we'd take that deal too.


10. Google Brain




Imagine the immense power behind all Google properties is an evil, HAL-esque sentient machine. Funny, or too real?

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