Fun with tragic oil spills and PR

May 27, 2010 by Amanda Ameer

Has everyone seen the British Petroleum “PR” Twitter feed?

A lot of people are asking if we could have prevented this mess. Honestly, we have no clue. Our hindsight is 20/80. #bpcares

about 13 hours ago
via web

A bird just stole my sandwich! You deserve everything you get, nature!!! #bpcares

about 23 hours ago
via Twitterrific

Eating at a very expensive restaurant and spilled salad dressing on my pants. Not sure how to tackle this.

3:55 PM May 25th
via web

Please help us with rebranding. We’re not calling it an “oil spill” anymore, now it’s a “Southern Fun Party”. #bpcares

9:48 PM May 25th
via web

Mashable, who has an interview with “Terry,” points out that the actual BP feed has about 7,000 followers, while the fake one has 57,000.

And while we’re slightly on the subject, why is Larry King’s Twitter profile photo so crazy?

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