Happy Birthday, Twitter. As the microblogging site turns 10, entering double figures and losing another of its precious 140 characters, it's time to look back on what makes the Facebook rival so great.
From tweets that made us laugh to those that made us cry – via a couple that simply had a profound effect on the wider world – these are 10 of the greatest Tweets ever sent. Thanks for the memories, Twitter. Here's to the next decade.
1. THE ORIGINAL TWEET
Not a classic, but a revolution starter. Founder Jack Dorsey sent the first Tweet "just setting up my twttr" on March 21, 2006.
2. KIM K BREAKS THE INTERNET… AGAIN
After that magazine cover, Kim K got naked again earlier this year in a second Twitter-based attempt to bring down the web.
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3. WHEN 50CENT REALISED HE'S BIGGER THAN CURTIS JACKSON
When you're one of the biggest rappers in the world, you don't have to do chores for anyone, even your poor, elderly grandmother. F**k her.
4. THE WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL MAN JOINS THE MOVEMENT
Barack Obama joined Twitter less than a year ago, with @POTUS repeatedly bossing it in a 'he's too cool to be a politician' fashion.
5. THE WORST PARTY INVITE EVER!
Come to a party, Susan Boyle said. It's for the launch of my new album, she said. It's the dodgily-named "Su's anal bum party" - erm, no thanks.
6. THAT TWITTER RANT FROM KANYE WEST
When an ex calls out your dirty little secrets, there's only one thing to do... use 140 characters to clarify no-one plays with your asshole.
7. THE SELFIE TO END ALL SELFIES
Take a bunch of attention-hungry celebs on the biggest night for attention-hungry celebs, throw in a smartphone snapper and enjoy the selfie rewards - sorry, Liza Minnelli.
8. THE LIVE BREAKDOWN OF A BREAKUP
In-flight WiFi + mid-air breakup x Twitter = live streamed voyeuristic gold. That's what happened on one US flight much to the delight of the following world (apart from privacy pushers, obviously).
9. WHAT A BALLS-UP
Twitter's such a big deal a single Tweet can spawn a new national day, like Ed Balls Day, birthed after the politician attempted to vainly self Google, but instead posted his own name - oops.
10. INTRODUCING CAITLYN JENNER
Alongside a Vogue cover, Twitter helped introduce the world to Cait, and the world rejoiced.
