For those who live their lives in 140 characters, join us for a look back at all the major moments on Twitter in 2013. The social media platform welcomed new faces, hosted real-time coverage of a filibuster fought in pink sneakers, and the release of Beyoncé's new self-titled album, which came out of NO WHERE. Check out our list of the best moments from the year past, and our picks of who to follow in the year ahead.
New Faces
Getting a good education is the best investment you can make in yourself. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday, pic.twitter.com/pCUTYIVKlWNovember 21, 2013
Late to the party, but happy to be here! 140 characters should keep me from rambling...someone told me it doesn't all have to fit in 1 tweetAugust 20, 2013
4. Amanda Seyfried, with whom we totally agree.
I hate bullies.April 7, 2013
5. Christina Ricca, who has great ideas.
Best Moments
Thanks to the powerful voices of thousands of Texans, #SB5 is dead. An incredible victory for Texas women and those who love them.June 26, 2013
Dear @WendyDavisTexas- we are so grateful and proud. Side note: I just stood up for around 25 minutes and found it physically challenging.June 26, 2013
2. The birth of royal baby Prince George:
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London in the early stages of labour.July 22, 2013
3. Beyoncé's Super Bowl Halftime Show:
Lights out!!! Any questions??February 4, 2013
4. This reaction to the government shutdown:
Go call the po-lice, Go Call The Gu-vunah! Someone tell Congress to get to #WorkBxxCHOctober 2, 2013
5. Katy Perry and President Obama sharing this sweet moment about the Affordable Care Act:
Thanks for spreading the word. #ROAR MT @katyperry: RT @BarackObama: Get affordable coverage starting Oct. 1 http://t.co/1zEA5K9EblAugust 26, 2013
6. Beyoncé winning life with the TOTALLY SHOCKING release of her new self-titled album:
"i was late for work today because of Beyoncé"December 13, 2013
Who to Follow in 2014:
I love you, quinoa.August 28, 2013
6,500 zombies on bikes just passed through our neighborhood in Key West. Do people who dress up have more fun?October 21, 2013
Another reason to go to Hawaii MT: @AP: Hawaii Senate passes gay marriage, clearing islands to become a same-sex wedding destinationNovember 12, 2013
"Let's just de-camel toe this whole episode. Can we do that?" --me, just now, to our visual effects guyDecember 17, 2013
I'm so irate at the "girls don't buy action figures" thing I just RT'd. It's such bullshit. I had tons of action figures when I was a kid.December 16, 2013
Someone told me I look like Louis from One DirectionDecember 20, 2013
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