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We know Twitter as the playground of mayhem and buffoonery, but today many users watched a chain of brave, passionate tweets flit across their timelines as one user professed his love for another, tagged user handles and all.
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Each post declaring his feelings got retweeted more than 150 times in a matter of hours, with spectators waiting for the recepient, a self-identified “Bloodthirsty Feminist”, to respond.
Something I gotta get off my chest.
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
I could have called, I would have babbled. I deleted WhatsApp. The only sense worthy sentence would be I love you @mbongomuffin
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
Look…This might be inappropriate @mbongomuffin but I really think I'm in love with you. I know I joke about it, but my heart says its real
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
I remember we started following each other after I was curator for a week @mbongomuffin none ain't been the same since. I feel diff bout you
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
I love your mind. I love your opinions. Your stern and firm views @mbongomuffin I love the fact you an unmoved feminist.
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
I daydream about hearing you talk about your studies. Your affection with the deaf community @mbongomuffin I just wanna sit & listen to you.
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
I'm even thinking of watching Harry Potter movies just so I can converse with you. @mbongomuffin I just wanna hear you speak to me. Always.
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
It's ridiculous how I feel about you. Doesn't make sense but it's real @mbongomuffin I've only met you once but you got this effect on me.
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
I love your selfies. I even giggle at your not so funny gif's @mbongomuffin it's really crazy how your aura uplifts my spirit.
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
I don't expect you to love me back or even feel the slightest towards me (would be dope if you do) @mbongomuffin just it's been eating me
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
Look… @mbongomuffin I love you. I feel you at least had to know. That's it.
— The Joker | Bukowski | Horikazu Shodai | Beast (@SDxT_) May 27, 2015
The seemingly stunned @MbongoMuffin, replied:
@SDotJR_ bruuuuh? Whatsapp me.
— A gay (@mbongomuffin) May 27, 2015
McDonald’s South Africa was also touched by the gesture:
.@SDotJR_ Wow! Your bravery is truly inspiring. You deserve a reward for it. How about a sharebox to salute your courage? #McDLilMoments
— McDonald’s SA (@McDonalds_SA) May 27, 2015
And even, as far the as we can tell by its Twitter accout, made this offer:
@SDotJR_ Please DM us your contact details & delivery address so that we can arrange to send your reward to you. 🙂
— McDonald’s SA (@McDonalds_SA) May 27, 2015
MTV South Africa also took notice:
You've got to Sdot your future bae or it's not real. #SdotTaughtUs Thank you @SDotJR_ !
— MTVAfrica (@MTVAfrica) May 27, 2015
Reading @SDotJR_ 's love confession to @mbongomuffin like . pic.twitter.com/v6Rj0IMLDV
— MTVAfrica (@MTVAfrica) May 27, 2015
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