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Twits

other day, as I was typing “Twitter” into Google, I had a random thought: What would Roald Dahl make of tweeting? Why specifically Dahl? Because he wrote a book entitled The Twits — a moniker one could easily imagine the irascible author applying to all Twitter users. Dahl’s writing isn’t known for being polite. In fact, his very appeal lies in his relish for the impolite. It’s why children (and adults) love his creations. Another trend Dahl might take issue with: Bearded male hipsters — (sorry, Charlie Blackmon). That’s what The Twits is all about: Dahl’s hatred of the hirsute. (It’s also about Muggle-Wumps, in case you’ve ever wondered where that term originates. The man had a way with words.) Imagine, bearded hipsters on Twitter […]
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