A week ago, @TotallyManU started tweeting "breaking news for Man Utd fans". However, there is something out of the ordinary here as the user claims to have given up their 'well paid job' to gain followers and retweets. Here's their full account bio:
Their first couple of tweets were fairly standard:
I left my job to start this account. My aim is to tweet breaking news for Man Utd fans around the world. Follow me on this incredible journey.
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Here at TotallyManU we work hard day & night to provide Man United fans with the latest breaking news, plus special offers. Who's excited?
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 17, 2014
I left my job to start this account and I hope to bring happiness to United fans around the world. Follow my incredible journey.
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 17, 2014
However, they then preceded to announce some very important news: the launch of their Instagram account (it also comes with a state-of-the-art graphic):
TotallyManU Instagram launching August 20th. #TotallyManU pic.twitter.com/eTHpWIRQdH
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 17, 2014
It seems that the accounts reaction wasn't all positive, though, as they began responding to criticism.
The decision to leave my job to start this account wasn't easy. Please respect my privacy at this time. My focus now is on #TotallyManU.
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 17, 2014
They then carried on responding to criticism and also referred to themselves as CEO (of the Twitter account).
As founder of TotallyManU I would like to take this time to state that I am deeply saddened if anyone is offended by the name of my company.
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 17, 2014
As CEO of TotallyManU I am delighted to announce our official Instagram page which will launch August 20th. #TotallyManU
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 17, 2014
Their first bit of attempted journalism then didn't go too well:
Representatives from TotallyManU have been on the phone to @ManUtd for the last 2 hours. We are hoping to speak to Ed Woodward this evening.
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 18, 2014
It gives me intense displeasure to break to you that we were unable to speak to Ed Woodward this evening. We will try again. #TotallyManU
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 18, 2014
An 'Instagram party' was then announced, however details weren't given out!
I am hosting a TotallyManU Instagram party tonight in Manchester! Get your tickets NOW! Message me for details. #TotallyManU
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 19, 2014
The party didn't seem to go down too well, as this was later tweeted:
Really low turnout tonight for the TotallyManU Instagram party. I have to say I'm very disappointed.
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 19, 2014
In the mean time it was announced that they will be flying out to Madrid in order to carry out some real research into the latest MU news:
I will be dipping into my savings to fly to Madrid to get the latest on the Di Maria to united deal. I fly tomorrow. #MUFC #TotallyManU
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 19, 2014
The, Finally!, the Instagram account was unveiled, and they were 'humbled and honoured to unveil the opening' of it:
I am humbled and honoured to unveil the opening of the TotallyManU Instagram page!! It's finally here! Get following! pic.twitter.com/Uoj9FvcsaS
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 20, 2014
However things then began to turn nasty as it turns out the Twitter user's journey wasn't quite so incredible after all:
Well it's safe to say I well and truly fucked up. I shouldn't of quit my job. My followers are a waste of time and I've had shit support.
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 21, 2014
What a fuckin disgrace you've all been
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 21, 2014
I left a well paid job to start a twitter account where I could break news to united fans. All I've done is receive abuse. Fuck off all of u
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 21, 2014
The saga continues, though, as yesterday they announced they're coming back!
After having 48 hours to reflect on the mess my life has become, I have decided to continue in my roll as CEO of #TotallyManU.
— Totally Man U (@TotallyManU) August 23, 2014
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