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#Rhode Island - Why Is This Trending?

2/20/2014

Freddy Choyle

Every now and then it happens. It's never quite clear why. It's just one of those unexplainable phenomenons. Lately it seems to be happening more frequently.

Rhode Island is a trending topic on Twitter.

Now if your area of social media expertise does not lay in this form, let me explain to you the significance of this.

In order for a topic to become a trend, two components have to be in play. The first is based on who you follow and the second is based on the frequency or amount of tweets, featuring a subject. This means that for some reason, humans are talking about RI. The smallest, most corrupt state in the union. A state filled with beautiful ocean scenery, superior cuisine and a couple prestigious universities. Literally I summed up all 1,214 square miles little Rhody has to offer in one short sentence. So what in the name of Roger Williams are all these people talking about?

That's just it, no one is really talking about anything. Aside from road conditions and snow loathing, most of the tweets are a hilarious grab bag of local humor. Here's this week's best.

The Complaint Dept.

No More Snow in Rhode Island the Democrats gave away pensions to State and City workers now I have to pay extra in taxes RI STINKS
— WildSide Clyde (@wildsideclyde) February 19, 2014

If I ever spoke my mind, I'd be thrown out of Rhode Island
— Dave Sciarra 2⃣7⃣ (@Dave_Sciarra1) February 20, 2014

I cant stand people who talk shit about Rhode Island but still live here.. Like wtf LEAVE THEN!
— Big T (@TBone7754) February 20, 2014

Completely Random

I ❤️ Rhode Island tap water
— Joseph Dinan (@JosephDinan) February 20, 2014

The Popular Food Debates

Who has the BEST zeppoles in Rhode Island? #ourpvd (a) LaSalle Bakery (b) Palmieri's Bakery & Caffe' (c) Scialo... http://t.co/NhEZRpLX3v
— RI Food Fights (@RIFoodFights) February 19, 2014

Fun Facts

It is illegal to wear transparent clothing. (Providence, Rhode Island)
— Stupid Laws (@Stupid_Law) February 18, 2014

Rhode Island could be next state to legalize pot http://t.co/1UFGzkEoWe via @HealthRanger
— HealthRanger (@HealthRanger) February 17, 2014

#Latvia has a population of 2 million people. Thats more people than Rhode Island. Latvia > Rhode Island
— Matt Lower (@thelowerofpower) February 20, 2014

Trends are determined by an algorithm and, by default, are tailored for you based on who you follow and your location. This algorithm identifies topics that are immediately popular, rather than topics that have been popular for a while or on a daily basis, to help you discover the hottest emerging topics of discussion on Twitter that matter most to you. -Twitter Help Page

As the sun sets on my hometown, I bid you adieu, and hope to see you tweeting away. Follow us @990WBOB