The Best Fake Account in Social Media

Some of the most hilarious Twitter accounts are obviously fake satirical takeoffs on famous historical characters, insane world leaders, and fictional characters from film and TV. Nominate the best ones for the #fakeaccount Shorty Award.

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Fake Account Shorty Award Leaders

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notBigSam

notBigSam

Breathing fire over the wheat fields of the beautiful game. This is a parody account, in NO way related to Sam Neill, Sam Adams, Sam Allardyce or Sam Fox.
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Katy Perry

Katy Perry

Famous for freaking out fans one tweet at a time.
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Breakiing News

Breakiing News

Just a sometimes funny guy tweeting news that's sometimes true....
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Patrick Bateman

Patrick Bateman

I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself, a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. I enjoy Whitney Houston and Phil Collins. I'm not there.
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Klaus

Klaus

Are you afraid of the dark? I shall forever wander in the infinite abyss that is darkness. Lurking in the shadows. With @GildedSoul. Boo. ;)
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48th

Dumble-fucking-dory

Dumble-fucking-dory

http://evildumbledore.tumblr.com/ Bacon + Harry Potter = life. If you don't like my tweets either stop following or stop lying. I draw: http://tiny.cc/9krvr
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Fake Charlie Whiting

Fake Charlie Whiting

I press the button. Yes, that button. Yes, again in 2012.
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Jay Cartwright

Jay Cartwright

Clunge magnet and West Ham reserve. Parody account.
View nominations for Jay Cartwright

49th

Fake Darcy

Fake Darcy

Not the GM of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. Not the 1979-80 CHL Iron Man Award Winner either. Submit your questions for Ask the Fake GM to Fakedarcy@ymail.com
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Liz Jones in Somalia

Liz Jones in Somalia

I am a satire of Liz Jones, tweeting to raise money for the DEC East African Appeal. If you read and enjoy please donate. From the pen of @DMReporter.
View nominations for Liz Jones in Somalia

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ElephantinCourtRoom

ElephantinCourtRoom

That awkward moment when there really is an elephant in the court room. I have no bloody idea why I am even part of The Conrad Murray Trial. But you will see me
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50th

Wernher Von Braun

Wernher Von Braun

I pioneered a generation of Space Exploration. I built the Rockets that took us to the Moon. And now I tweet.
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The Sports Trapezoid

The Sports Trapezoid

Clark U BMOC, Knee-Jerker, Pacer, Radio Tough Guy, Nubag Salesman, Flag Footballer, Softball Stat-Keeper & All-New England Lacrosse.
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Jake, The Personal ☼

Jake, The Personal ☼

Intense, offensive, really damn rude, wild, epic, and not following you. I'm single, hated, but loved by most, a badass and everyone knows!
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@FakeCoachWilson

@FakeCoachWilson

Not really the Head Tackle Football Coach for the Indiana University Hoosiers. @FakeCoachWilson is a parody account exclusive to Twitter & CrimsonCast.com.
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T.A. Pletcher

T.A. Pletcher

I'm the best trainer in the world, I just can't win the big ones.
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Not Buster Olney

Not Buster Olney

ESPN MLB INSIDER AND I'M FUCKING TRIPPING BALLS MAN (Disclaimer: this is a joke account. We love Buster.)
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52nd

Faux Tony Schiavone

Faux Tony Schiavone

Philosopher. Dreamer. Greatest wrestling announcer of all time. It's always 1996-2001. This is not actually Tony Schiavone, fans!
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53rd

Not Desean Jackson

Not Desean Jackson

Sup I'm DJax. I like strippers & money. I'm jealous at Shady, I hate Andy fatass & Vince Young is nothing but a cardboard cutout poopy face. (PARODY) #GetMoney
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