ADVERTISEMENT

Twitter has its own unique vibe and energy. Any of you Pandas who have ever been on the platform probably know what we’re talking about—the platform is unlike any other social media site. For better or for worse… usually both!

Comedian Trevor Lewis, who is from Illinois but is now based in Los Angeles in California, created ‘The Best and Worst Of Twitter 2’ as a way to show the highest highs and lowest lows that the platform has to offer. The Facebook group has amassed nearly 175k members since being founded in September 2021. And its popularity is all because of its relatable content and the candid tweets that it features.

Scroll down for the best of the worst and the best of the best, dear Pandas. Hold on to your hats because it’s a wild ride full of unexpected twists, turns, laughs, and groans, dear Pandas. These tweets are bound to restore your faith in humanity, potentially make you lose it again, only to restore it again.

Bored Panda got in touch with the creator of the group, Trev, and he was kind enough to answer our questions. He told us all about the inspiration behind the group, its success, and why Twitter is how it is. We also reached out to talk about Twitter with comedy writer and author Ariane Sherine, who has been actively using the social media platform for over a decade now. So she's got a pretty good handle on the site's pulse and atmosphere. Read on for both interviews.

More info: Facebook (Group) | Facebook (Trev) | Website | Twitter | YouTube

'The Best and Worst Of Twitter 2' wasn't the first group that Trev had created. He's had a lot of experience and runs quite a few groups. "I had created some other Facebook groups before, including the very first Baby Yoda meme group, 'Baby Yoda’s Strong Force Memes," he said, adding that the Baby Yoda group (sadly) no longer exists.

"I began to notice a lot of the posts people submitted were just screenshots of Tweets, so I thought to myself, 'I should make a group that is dedicated entirely to Tweets!'" Trev told us that's when things clicked for him.

"I think the group is successful because people are very curious to see what everyone online is talking about, but most of the time they only personally use one or two apps. Nobody has the time or energy to be extremely active on every site. Our group offers Facebook users an easy way to see the biggest moments from Twitter without having to spend a bunch of time scrolling through another app, or even open an account," he said that his group is like a bridge to Twitter for those people on Facebook.

ADVERTISEMENT
#2

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

Beavs Report

Trev believes that Twitter, as a whole, has some of the brightest people online using it. At the same time, the way the platform works can also make some folks aggressive. "Like any social media site, Twitter’s algorithm can inspire people to be more aggressive and controversial for attention. However, I do think it is the funniest and smartest social media site overall. The trending topics encourage people to discuss the top news stories of the day, which gives it more substance," he told us.

"It also is the app public figures use most, which means it allows regular citizens to directly share their voice with and criticize people in power more often than other sites."

Trev opened up to Bored Panda that he's originally from a small, rural town in Illinois, called Canton. Eventually, he moved to LA to work with audio/video production in the entertainment industry. He's also a standup comedian and internet personality.

ADVERTISEMENT

"My collection of Facebook groups, which we call Trevbook, currently has over 250,000 members in total. 'The Best and Worst Of Twitter' is the largest. I also just started a podcast and YouTube channel called 'Trev Show' where I talk about many of the same stories that are trending on Twitter."

#4

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

MrSkinnyGenes Report

Comedy writer and social media expert Ariane shared her insights about Twitter as a platform. "I think Twitter attracts more intelligent and witty users than other social media networks because it's primarily text-based and lends itself to brevity, concision, and humor. People also seem to be a lot more cynical on there, and angrier too. The character limit differentiates it from every other network, enabling you to read posts more quickly. I personally love it and am on there all the time. Feel free to follow me at @ArianeSherine!" she said.

ADVERTISEMENT

Ariane told Bored Panda that Twitter "is definitely darker" than other social media sites. However, she thinks that makes it more genuine. "I kind of like that though, it's real," she said.

ADVERTISEMENT

"To avoid getting canceled, just steer clear of hot button topics like race, etc, because it's very easy to inadvertently say the wrong thing, and try not to make any jokes that could be misconstrued as your genuine opinion, even if you're just being ironic."

Ariane told us that she's been on Twitter for over 13 years now and is a huge fan of the site.

"The positives for me are: meeting great people I otherwise wouldn't have, learning about fun trends such as Wordle which would otherwise have passed me by, keeping up with news stories and hot takes on them, discovering cool accounts like @fesshole, getting DM'd with work opportunities, going viral with jokes," she said, adding that it's also the place to meet great journalists like yours truly.

ADVERTISEMENT

Trev’s Facebook group is very inclusive and he wants everyone to feel safe. Any bullying or degrading comments of any kind are now allowed.

What’s more, the group greatly frowns upon any misinformation, conspiracy theories, and fake news. Posting anything like that can get you banned not only from this Facebook group but from all of the ones linked to it.

Comedian Trev is very right to be so strict about misinformation. In this day and age, it’s easier than ever to spread it, whether intentionally or otherwise.

ADVERTISEMENT
#15

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

michaelcheque Report

Previously, Bored Panda spoke to news and social media expert Mike Sington, from LA, about why people tend to lie on the internet. He believes that part of the answer is that it’s done for the sake of attention.

 "Getting clicks and amassing followers on social media is how success is defined. For many, it becomes addictive, and the more attention your social media gets, it actually creates an adrenaline rush," social media expert Mike told Bored. "The monster feeds itself."

ADVERTISEMENT
#20

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

visagermusic Report

Meanwhile, physicist Steven Wooding from the UK told Bored Panda that the first thing you should do if you doubt a fact or piece of news is to use trusted fact-checking services. Some of these include PolitiFact.com and FactCheck.org.

"I think that while reading the news every day, we should never forget that the world is a complicated place. The events that occur are usually the result of multiple processes rather than a single cause," he said that there’s rarely a simple answer to complicated issues. And we shouldn’t expect to find simple solutions.

#22

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

clichedout Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#24

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

virtuoso_22 Report

"If a theory explaining an aspect of reality has monocausal tendencies (or even shamelessly presents itself as monocausal), it is highly likely to be wrong. We should develop a habit of thinking about this every time we hear a theory supposed to explain some 'hidden truth' to us. Then, if you think to yourself, 'Wow, that sounds pretty monocausal!'—it's a sign you should do your research,” Steven told Bored Panda.

#26

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

SparkleOmarase Report

Add photo comments
POST
Abigail Coty
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also I have nosy siblings and don’t really want to explain all of my messages 😅

Load More Replies...
april jenkins
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

phones flipped so screen won't get wet or dirty you dong head.

Benita Valdez
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you're more likely to wipe your hands before picking it up to check instead of just sliding a possibly damp or greasy finger across the screen

Load More Replies...
Simon Kendra
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do it so I dont get distracted by notifications when I am there for you, to listen to you, to enjoy you. Simple as that.

Nadine Bamberger
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Huge red flag if someone makes a fuss about not having access to your phone. That's controlling, shows no respect for boundaries and privacy, unhealthy compensation for insecurities and more often than not cheating themselves.

Moosy Girl
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also would rather get spaghetti sauce on the cover than on the screen.

MAL
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're out with someone, your phone shouldn't even be on the table, imo. Your total attention should be on that person and not on your next notification.

BorPand8
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. Unless you have kids and need to know if the babysitter calls or something like that. But in general, absolutely.

Load More Replies...
Jackie Nettleton
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I want you to know I am there and you have my undivided attention I don’t take my phone out of my pocket.

A_Human_Bean
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you saying people put their phone face up?? It’s a lot harder and you would actually have to think about it if you wanted to put face up…

B Lopez
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, the phone can be set to automatically go to silent mode when placed face down like this.

That pigeon ->
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I feel that it's rude to not keep your screen down and on the table.. someone u used to be friends with had their screen up and watched their phone for notifications and they always put their earbuds in and pretty much ignored me

EQXL
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Research showed that the only way to show you've got your undevided attention for someone, is to have your phone in your coat or pocket.

dean tirmizi
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i used to have that same phone cover/case, it was really good one . 100% recommend

Robyn Bowns
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm old and purposely single and I do this. I did it with old phones too. Idk if my reason is valid, but I do it to protect the screen from the sun. It's become a all the time habit.

Hedgeh og
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interestingly, even having a phone visible - flipped or not flipped; on or not on - can have a negative effect on conversation. There are plenty of studies on this; here's just one: https://www.today.com/health/cant-make-new-friends-keep-your-smartphone-table-flna6273737

farbenzirkel
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My phone goes all silent, when i flip it over - so it's a good thing.

Kristen Kidd
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like if someone wanted to hide their phone, pockets and purses work for that

Kristen Kidd
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine being on a date with someone, letting them know you're there with THEM not your phone, and they get offended and leave and you have no idea WTF just happened

princess kitty
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

more like your just overly paranoid , but then again it all depends on the person and situation so ...

Lauren Capp
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Screen down always as nothing could fall onto it and smash it also. But yes courtesy as well and off to the side. Good look!

Sarah Moeding
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes my stomach roil. This is thoughtful courtesy, not something to be suspicious of.

sussy_baka
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do it so I’m not in the awkward position of when my phone goes off and me and the person look at it and idk if I should get it or not

Jennifer Lewis
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, before cell phones that's how we naturally hung a phone up. (Not saying people don't have landlines today.) Like I want to waste 5 seconds of my life every time a put a phone down so you're insecure AF?

Winter Eleven
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep my phone like this too. The picture on my case is too cute to hide 😸

Holly Purcell
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To the original Miss 2020- girl stop letting men in your life that act so disrespectful to you in your every day life that a flipped over phone causes you to post in social media. If a phone makes your supish of any dude in your life then put his phone in a box with the rest of his stuff at the curb. Don't forget to set him beside it and be single you don't need a man that bad!

Twodogsandapicnictable
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just figure if anything gets dropped or spilled, its not going to land on the screen.

Gladys Hayes Southerland
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do it, also. Everyone is not cheating. Some of us do want to give you our full attention. For a few minutes.

Terry Waters
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The irony in not just letting the phone stay in a pocket or bag and then claiming "this shows you have my full attention" just because the screen is not showing.

Kelsey Simons
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a pop socket on the back of my phone and placing it face down is just the most stable position

Melanie Schmidt
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a cute sticker on the back of my phone that I like to show off, am I cheating??

Luis Gomez
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Preach that s**t. How about you stop worrying about my phone and pay a little more attention to the person you're here with. My eyes are up HERE.

Robert Block
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My phone is *always* put down facing the surface, if I put it down. Even when I'm completely alone. But when I'm out with friends, or at a restaurant, it's either in my hand or in my pocket. Putting it down on the table is asking someone to walk by and steal it.

Pham Lee
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Undivided attention to me means phone is not on the table at all. It's in a pocket, bag, purse, on the charger, in the car, at home, etc. Out of sight. Having it on the table feels like any moment your 'undivided' attention will be broken by it.

Mity Joe
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When batteries were removable, my friends and I would pull em and we'd exchange em. Then we new our attention was where it was supposed to be.

Sarah Toews
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do it because I drew a really pretty map on my case and I want everyone to see it!

Sev Angst
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree, if I have their undivided attention, they wouldn't need to have their phone on the table. It just tells me the phone is a higher importance, regardless of if it's flipped over.

TheWeeb
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do that cause it turns my do not disturb on so I'm not bothered by my phone for that duration of time

Alexandra Pagano
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I'm out for dinner or with someone I never have my phone out on the table. It stay in my bag....

Niall Mac Iomera
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do it so if something falls on my phone, it hits the case and not the screen.

Sarah Kramis
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too many people have been burned, it sucks when someone tries to actually show respect and get s**t on

moose man
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uhhhhhhh i do this all the time so that no one really sees my texts (not that they can read the actual thing on the lock screen with the way i have it set up)

Lady of the Mountains
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lets not go into 2022 as fools. If they post insecure/toxic stuff, then they're insecure/toxic

Do_You_Think_I_Give_A_Tortilla
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get so mad when my friends bring out my phone for no reason during a conversation. It’s so disrespectful

Evelyn Ann
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this when out to dinner to show im paying attention to just dinner date. It's not hiding anything, it's preventing being distracted

Starlee Wanders
Community Member
2 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

Starlee Wanders
Community Member
2 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

Monica Leigh
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this because I have a ring grip on the back and it wouldn't lay flat the other way. Someone could lay it on its back and have the screen off. Is that hiding something too? Makes no sense unless that person was just joking.

Shane S
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do it for this exact reason and because when I get a notification, my screen lights up and automatically draws my attention. I’m respecting you by not doing that.

Robin Garcia
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Phone in your purse, pocket etc means I have your undivided attention. Phone sitting next to you at the table like it's your human child means you will be easily distracted.

Cindy Verhoef
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this all the time! Just because I don't want to be distracted when I am listening to someone or when I am reading something. Nothing to do with hiding something

Gigi
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In addition, I turn photo id's & credit cards face down in my wallet. Insecure, no, protecting my privacy, yes. When did that become a bad thing?

Katherine Boag
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I leave mine in my handbag and my husband leaves his in his pocket on silent??

LagoonaBlueColleen
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I just don't want a bright glare of the screen in my peripheral view or maybe I have a friend texting me something private now and then. Cellphones are a private place. Otherwise they wouldn't have secure entry features.

Bee she/her
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this because I have a pop socket and I like my phone to rest flat

olaff 422
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also just don't feel super comfortable with my very damagable screen just hanging out waiting for some idiot, including myself, to drop something on it.

Charlene Woelk
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this to show that I'm paying attention to who is talking or what is going on. Or I put it in a pocket and keep y hands visible.

Dizz2K7 Gaming
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do it so if something hits my phone, it won't be hitting the screen. Because I'm not a psycho.

View more commentsArrow down menu

"The world is complicated: many processes are going on that we don't have time to follow, don't have the knowledge to explore, don't have an awareness of their existence. Conspiracy theories are usually simple: in their worldview, one cause determines everything (the world is ruled by lizard people, etc.)," he said why some people fall for conspiracies.

ADVERTISEMENT
#29

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

MAHINDRA Report

"They present (at least at first) a clear and lucid vision of the world—often based on Manichean [good vs. evil] opposition. They give the false impression of thoroughly understanding and explaining the world in a simple way," he said.

"Studies prove that people who believe in one conspiracy theory are much more likely to believe in another. In this sense, I think that every conspiracy theory is wrong. They differ only in scale, but they are all part of the same mechanism."

ADVERTISEMENT
#33

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

_RobertSchultz Report

#38

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

ConorOToole Report

#40

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

siebsyy Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#45

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

Y2SHAF Report

ADVERTISEMENT
Continue reading with Bored Panda Premium
Unlimited content
Ad-free browsing
Dark mode
#54

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

blucyxo Report

#56

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

Flailmorpho_ Report

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#70

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
#71

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

skyler_higley Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#82

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
#84

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

lilpain1k Report

#86

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
#87

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#94

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#100

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
#101

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
#102

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#105

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#113

Funny-Posts-Best-Worst-Twitter

The best and worst of twitter 2 Report

Add photo comments
POST