Another example of how Twitter is ultimately headed in the same direction as MySpace. Unlike in Facebook, where user growth tends to be organic, trusted, and authentic, growth in Twitter tends to be forced through spam and shady direct marketing tactics. Eventually Twitter will be overrun with spam and noise (if it isn't already), and the company will suffer. Unless you happen to be using a 3rd party tool to read your feed, chances are it's already overrun with crap and genuine messages get pushed down out of view. The current interface for viewing tweets in Twitter is shit. UX is just another in a long list of things (e.g. systems administration) the people at Twitter have no skill in. How the fuck these guys get so much press and VC is beyond me. #ellendegeneres
They're both hosting because they're in an upcoming movie together, and it's a good promotional opportunity for them. (It's a romantic comedy in which they compete for the affections of Meryl Streep, who probably was also asked and wisely declined.) #stevemartin
@snugbug: @snugbug: It's Complicated -- written and directed by Nancy Meyers, which means it'll be classy, have a great cast, and be a lot less funny than it should be. John Krasinski also stars. #stevemartin
Love Steve Martin; Baldwin more of a wild card as host -- which is good and bad --but I'm optimistic. Still, if the producers wanted to pair it up, I'm surprised they didn't re-unite Martin and Tina Fey. #stevemartin
Last time Steve Martin hosted, he kicked ass. I think he was the best Oscar host ever. Why should he have to share hosting duties Baldwin, anyway? #stevemartin
@MisterHippity: Those that don't learn from the past are destined to repeat it.
And....it's a publicity grab. Two famous people hosting a show are going to get more buzz than one person hosting the show who did it before--when he was much more famous.
Maybe I am too young to appreciate his genius, but I don't think Steve Martin is that funny. And as much as I worship St. Alec at the 30 rock alter, I can't see him carrying even half the show. Definitely an unexpected choice, I'm guessing it will either come together magnificently or implode. #stevemartin
@IpsoFacto: And your last sentence sums up why it's going to make for a must-watch show. I think if they implode they will mangnificently implode. They won't do some half-assed "we got nuthin'" performance like the god-awful Emmys hosted by reality show hosts. #stevemartin
I think this will be fantastic. Either fantastically funny or fantastically bad. I can't imagine the two of those doing just boring, noncontroversial job together. So...yay!!! #stevemartin
I'm really starting to think the Academy is trying to tell me something. Fifth year in a row I didn't get this gig. WTF? How many executives' pools do I need to clean? How much poop do I need to send COD to Academy Offices? I mean, seriously, people. #stevemartin
@Mo MoDo: And there's your answer: in Lorne Michaels' world. He's one of the few indestructible moguls left in Hollywood. Maybe he should produce the Oscars next year.
Next year I'd like to see Billy Crystal and Tracy Morgan, or Whoopi Goldberg and Tina Fey. Let's keep it going with over-praised 30 Rockers and those who'll need teleprompters that can show large-type. #stevemartin
I don't approve of showing threesomes on TV just because I think it sets an unfair standard. Threesomes are difficult. It's bad enough trying to keep one person entertained the whole time--it's not really fair to expect so much from people who are so young. #gossipgirl
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For some reason, I just really want him to be the answer for #2. #gossip
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Last time Steve Martin hosted, he kicked ass. I think he was the best Oscar host ever. Why should he have to share hosting duties Baldwin, anyway? #stevemartin
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And....it's a publicity grab. Two famous people hosting a show are going to get more buzz than one person hosting the show who did it before--when he was much more famous.
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