In chronological order, these were the best and worst (English-Canadian-media-and-adjacent) tweets of the year:
I am very interested in the level of dedication necessary to work at the National Post and never once hear the name Colby Cosh.
— Richard Warnica (@richardwarnica) January 5, 2017
I mean, ‘I don’t read the paper I work for’ is a bold stand. ‘I have active contempt for it that I will publicly voice’ is on another level
— Richard Warnica (@richardwarnica) January 5, 2017
Is it possible that Canadians don't want to pay for newspapers because we only have lousy newspapers? https://t.co/7BmelRIEqU
— Jesse Brown (@JesseBrown) January 27, 2017
It's like raaaaaiiiiin on your wedding day / An entry feeeeee to see Karl Marx's grave https://t.co/PSy6zQeiba
— Jill Krajewski (@JillKrajewski) February 24, 2017
Preach, @norm! PREACH!!!!
— Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) March 6, 2017
Hey! Do you like your Reddit stories – just a few days later? Try 'Local News'! pic.twitter.com/3n3EMYNIsa
— James Wattie (@jameswattie) March 15, 2017
One thing about demographic minorities.They don't tend to like being psychoanalyzed/having sweeping conclusions drawn about them by majority
— Alexander Panetta (@Alex_Panetta) March 21, 2017
Uh huh. #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/fPUQoopSgN
— Anthony Furey (@anthonyfurey) March 23, 2017
My point? Many in the media & others on social media are wasting time talking about Leah McLaren. But they all but ignore real news: FAMINE.
— Geoffrey P. Johnston (@GeoffyPJohnston) March 27, 2017
This is fake news, and embarrassing, and I won't be trusting BlogTO for any news. April 1 is no excuse to undo the work you do.
— Adrian Lee (@AdrianKLee) April 1, 2017
The Chronicle Herald acquires TC Transcontinental’s media assets in Atlantic Canada, introduces SaltWire Network: https://t.co/LkWyjHtXaV pic.twitter.com/CpUYfzG3yP
— The Chronicle Herald (@chronicleherald) April 13, 2017
You (dumb): The Charter is important, but Canada's relationship w the Crown is complex.
Me (woke Jesse Brown): *makes jerkoff motion*
— Chris Windeyer (Deluxe edition) (@chriswindeyer) April 17, 2017
Welcome to Hell https://t.co/B8FVsYvKoc
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) April 19, 2017
lol fucking Jeet pic.twitter.com/rY0tpjnmj4
— Traditional Christmas Snake (@aurora_f) April 20, 2017
1. So, I have a few thoughts about mailboxes are a tool of the bourgeoise. pic.twitter.com/hUbJeWJ9UB
— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) April 20, 2017
There's a huge paper sale in #Toronto next month https://t.co/UCLmovzodV pic.twitter.com/Bu3hbvjYtO
— blogTO (@blogTO) April 20, 2017
reporting is an eternity of desperately needing people to talk to you while desperately dreading human interaction.
— Anna Mehler Paperny (@amp6) May 19, 2017
I would love to get off the grid, catch my breath and satirize Nature.
— Michael A. Balazo (@mbalazo) June 14, 2017
— fangmeli (@pangmeli) July 10, 2017
Mayonnaise is my favourite thing on earth. In my twenties I wrote a play called MAYONNAISE. It was about, among other things, mayonnaise. https://t.co/ajn0iOUbwv
— John Ibbitson (@JohnIbbitson) July 12, 2017
Not only is leaving Toronto good for your finances but, to be frank, it’s healthy to get your head out of your ass & live how most of us do.
— Jen Gerson (@jengerson) July 13, 2017
#OnePerfectShot from DUNKIRK (2017) | Cinematographer: Hoyte van Hoytema | Director: Christopher Nolan pic.twitter.com/iHOaWCf5O1
— Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken) July 19, 2017
Vice closed Thump when a lynx-eyed accountant noticed that they also had identical EDM verticals called CLOMP, UGH!, SCRUNT, and OONTZ https://t.co/z2VO9Z0UT3
— Colby Cosh (@colbycosh) July 21, 2017
I don’t understand. Why do people have a problem with CBC Comedy? (Disclosure: I’ve written paid work for the site)
— Ben Johnson (@Ben_T_Johnson) July 25, 2017
United Airlines being sued over death of giant rabbi https://t.co/CixAIWsk77
— Ottawa Sun (@ottawasuncom) July 27, 2017
Belt buckle. True story. pic.twitter.com/prKZIWB0rf
— dan zakreski (@dannyzcbc) July 30, 2017
Find out why #Fentanyl is the best thing that's ever happened for drug addicts… Sunday 2-4pm #TheBestShowEver @NEWSTALK1010
— Mark Towhey (@towhey) August 2, 2017
Theory: You leftists are whack jobs. BTW, I have a lovely wife and 3 beautiful dachsies all of whom I love with all my heart. https://t.co/Yd1efFcR5C
— Sue-Ann Levy (@SueAnnLevy) August 4, 2017
? STOP ? APPROPRIATING ? LOVECRAFTIAN ? VERBIAGE ? IF YOUR ? HORRORS ? AREN'T ? UNNAMABLE ? pic.twitter.com/3mtAJntrt6
— your friend john (@johnsemley3000) August 9, 2017
An Indigenous, a Celtic and a Jewish guy walk into a bar… and that's just Joseph Boyden. *tugs collar* https://t.co/LOyzAChUOl
— Sean Craig (@sdbcraig) August 10, 2017
Remember the ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey when David Bowman meets older versions of himself? pic.twitter.com/iyQ30NnWqH
— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) August 11, 2017
Y'know Twitter is great and all, but far too often it's a vehicle for vitriol. We have to go back to using social media for social good.
— Colin D'Mello CTV (@ColinDMello) August 13, 2017
Honestly the only director who could do Charlottesville justice is Quentin Tarantino.
— Stephen Marche (@StephenMarche) August 14, 2017
Hi @NRA your ad buy has found Cdn. extreme alt-right site Rebel Media. Please don't brand w/ bigots. Easy to block! See @slpng_giants_ca !! pic.twitter.com/ScmO3r6z73
— Max Fillion (@OhEffendi7) August 18, 2017
The moment a fly lands on Jonathon Goldsbie as he admits ignorance about the JQ. #Charlottesville @FaithGoldy pic.twitter.com/9zLPe8OeTn
— SugarCookie (@sdesla) August 19, 2017
There is no longer any distinction between Nicolas Cage's movies and Nicolas Cage's life. pic.twitter.com/ADrRuJboUZ
— Jeremy Woodcock (@jwPencilAndPad) August 19, 2017
National Post made a typo in their print issue today and gave me a white man's first name: pic.twitter.com/FpVmvd56HX
— huda hassan (@_hudahassan) August 23, 2017
Subway is for the expression of free speech but we stand behind our decision to advertise on platforms that align with our company’s values
— SUBWAY® Canada (@SUBWAYCanada) August 24, 2017
Not to be dense or pollyanna about it, but I wonder if people are trying to find out if you're related to Margaret?
— Paul Vermeersch ⚛️ (@PaulVermeersch) August 24, 2017
Uber, but for the flat-leafed parsley you didn't buy at the store because you thought you had it but you don't.
— Matt Galloway (@mattgallowaycbc) August 30, 2017
#TIFF17 is brought to you by thousands of people, many of whom are working today, Labour Day. Massive thanks to our Warriors. pic.twitter.com/Y96nkWJmy3
— Cameron Bailey (@cameron_tiff) September 4, 2017
Turns out if you just complain enough about not being able to find milk tart, someone will come to your event with one to get you to shut up pic.twitter.com/qIt6M5wSS2
— Scaachi (@Scaachi) September 6, 2017
We live in hell https://t.co/AjQuWkfkiE
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 19, 2017
Welcome to hell https://t.co/F2lwltWQRM
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 20, 2017
We live in hell https://t.co/IhDE89UzeH
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 21, 2017
We live in hell https://t.co/D9jZobksX6
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 25, 2017
Nobody kneeling here you spoiled rotten NFLers. Some have no knees. #TakeAKneeNFL #MAGA @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/8Xz6YTO5Bc
— Joe Warmington (@joe_warmington) September 27, 2017
Welcome to hell https://t.co/9KOSLOtmlf
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 27, 2017
All true Canadians know there is only one proper use of the new 280 character limit on Twitter. |
Tous les vrais Canadiens savent qu'il n'y a qu'une bonne utilisation de la nouvelle limite de 280 caractères sur Twitter.— Matt From Nowhere (@tederick) September 28, 2017
Begging every Ontario National Post employee today: Vote "no" on this wretched union. I fear it would jeopardize all that makes us great.
— Tristin Hopper (@TristinHopper) September 29, 2017
We live in hell https://t.co/tfofOIp5ps
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) October 3, 2017
hate him or love him he's v smart and watching him on periscope made me realize he was onto something the way he interacted with his ppl
— Ben Makuch (@BMakuch) October 4, 2017
We live in Hell https://t.co/1aYpyO1C6W
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) October 7, 2017
#SadhguruInToronto Oct 14 & 15. Only chance to do the @InnerEngineering program with @Sadhguru in 2017! Registration closes today! #spon pic.twitter.com/j6VNphYR0u
— NOW Magazine (@nowtoronto) October 10, 2017
Jon Kay deleted his offensive tweet, so here’s a screengrab: pic.twitter.com/hta3RlhJgX
— Laura Godfrey Kupferman (@laura_godfrey) October 15, 2017
more like carol on amirite
— Seb FoxAllen (@purpledocket) November 16, 2017
They're not "expected" to. They CHOSE to. And if you watch the debate, I think you'll see they acquitted themselves extremely well. And believe it or not, much common ground was found. https://t.co/HNLKmWek2V
— Steve Paikin (@spaikin) November 16, 2017
Wait'll you find out about art for adults. pic.twitter.com/MR76P8mY2p
— Will Sloan (@WillSloanEsq) November 22, 2017
Welcome to hell https://t.co/luXb3HiPA5
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) November 24, 2017
I think it's impossible to listen to 3 @jtimberlake songs & still be upset, worried, anxious or disappointed about anything. #TennesseeKids
— Nick Kouvalis (@NickKouvalis) November 30, 2017
@TuckerCarlson can u DM
— Joe Warmington (@joe_warmington) December 1, 2017
Why are you not tweeting our stories???? https://t.co/SXcYav5mCs
— Sue-Ann Levy (@SueAnnLevy) December 18, 2017
Welcome to Hell pic.twitter.com/qpfIqbSvKE
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) December 21, 2017
Due to a printing error, a few squares in our #GlobeCrossword puzzle are white instead of black. The squares in question are near 156 Across, 245 Down and 355 Across
— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) December 24, 2017
** We meant to say 196 across instead of 156 Across, apologies. Thank you to everyone who pointed out the error. Happy crossword solving! #GlobeCrossword
— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) December 24, 2017
be brave enough to be kind
— Anthony Oliveira (@meakoopa) December 27, 2017