Maybe it’s a generational thing.
It could be that this writer is a grumpy, old, haggard, troglodytic tautology-enthusiast, but this trend of footballer fan accounts on Twitter seems a bit bizarre.
We understand the idea of piggybacking of someone else’s name in order to grow your own social media presence. After all, we’re only around because that other shower with the cooler, shorter name came before us.
However, there’s something just so unsettling about somebody dedicating their day to tweeting out quotes, photos and videos of one sports star in particular. Back in the good ol’ days, they would have sent you away for that sort of stalkerish behaviour.
Unless you’re a young’in expressing your appreciation for your sporting hero. That’s perfectly acceptable behaviour. The sudden realisation that this Anthony Martial fan account is probably being run by a youngster makes this aul fella feel like a right ass clown. Bear with us though, this tale has a happy ending.
https://twitter.com/MartiaIology/status/851393286250143744
But at least we’re not as cruel as Pizza Hut UK, who saved a snarky reply to the Anthony Martial fan just trying to earn himself a crust… and the rest of the slice.
@MartiaIology You not got any original games or what?
— Pizza Hut UK (@pizzahutuk) April 10, 2017
Of course, this was always going to spark a response. Unfortunately, the comeback left the door wide open for an incredible burn.
@pizzahutuk @MartiaIology Pizza Hut is for 5 year olds birthday party’s.
— Tim ☁️ (@PogbaLegacy) April 10, 2017
Credit where it’s due, this was pretty damn solid.
@PogbaLegacy @MartiaIology Making a Twitter account dedicated to a footballer is for 5 year olds
— Pizza Hut UK (@pizzahutuk) April 10, 2017
And we can enjoy it guilt-free too, because so did the victim of the burn.
@pizzahutuk @PogbaLegacy Hey! I like you Pizza Hut, pizza is my favourite food. I don’t want to dislike you because of this
— Joe (@MartiaIology) April 10, 2017
All in jest.
