Top Twitter sports parody accounts
— -- If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, how do we assess the art form of Twitter parody? Faux Pelini, which was created in 2010 and now has over 104,000 followers, ranks among a handful of acts who have created hilarious caricatures of professional and college sports figures. Here's a sampling of the best:
@Fake_Prokhorov, 8K followers (created in February 2011)
@FakeUrban, 11K (no date listed)
@FakeUrban, 11K (no date listed)
@FakeUrban Well thank u Dear! It's been an awesome journey so far. #silveranniversary #wemadeit ??
@DanBeebe, 22K (June 2010)
Finally, all of Brazil can feel what it's like to be a Kansas football fan.
- Fake Dan Beebe (@DanBeebe) July 8, 2014
@CockyBelichick, 18K (December 2011)
Hernandez, Wilfork, Gronkowski, Mayo, Spikes, Vollmer, Kelly, Boyce. How are we 12-4 you ask? Because I'm better than you. #kisstherings
- Fake Bill Belichick (@CockyBelichick) January 6, 2014
@NotBillWalton, 186K (March 2011)
But he isn't, so what's your point? RT @mohamad_barada if Stephen Curry was 6'8, 260lbs. this conversation would be a joke.
@FakeCoachPop, 18K (October 2009)
Siri, search for broom stores in Memphis.
- Gregory Popovich (@FakeCoachPop) May 26, 2013
@PseudoFed, 34K (September 2010)
Stand by. The Main Event will walk on court shortly... #humble
@wengerknowsbest, 116K (April 2011)
Overall I believe criticism of England is little bit harsh. They can still finish 4th in their group and that is little bit like a trophy.
@CoachQsMustache, 25K (April 2010)
Your Blackhawks will now be the next team to win a game in Soldier Field. Must I do EVERYTHING?
@NotWaltFrazier, 11K (October 2010)
Jeremy Lin's gone from SAT killin' to NBA thrillin'! #TheMostLinterestingManInTheWorld
Hernandez, Wilfork, Gronkowski, Mayo, Spikes, Vollmer, Kelly, Boyce. How are we 12-4 you ask? Because I'm better than you. #kisstherings
- Fake Bill Belichick (@CockyBelichick) January 6, 2014
@NotBillWalton, 186K (March 2011)
But he isn't, so what's your point? RT @mohamad_barada if Stephen Curry was 6'8, 260lbs. this conversation would be a joke.
@FakeCoachPop, 18K (October 2009)
Siri, search for broom stores in Memphis.
- Gregory Popovich (@FakeCoachPop) May 26, 2013
@PseudoFed, 34K (September 2010)
Stand by. The Main Event will walk on court shortly... #humble
@wengerknowsbest, 116K (April 2011)
Overall I believe criticism of England is little bit harsh. They can still finish 4th in their group and that is little bit like a trophy.
@CoachQsMustache, 25K (April 2010)
Your Blackhawks will now be the next team to win a game in Soldier Field. Must I do EVERYTHING?
@NotWaltFrazier, 11K (October 2010)
Jeremy Lin's gone from SAT killin' to NBA thrillin'! #TheMostLinterestingManInTheWorld
Stand by. The Main Event will walk on court shortly... #humble
@wengerknowsbest, 116K (April 2011)
Overall I believe criticism of England is little bit harsh. They can still finish 4th in their group and that is little bit like a trophy.
@CoachQsMustache, 25K (April 2010)
Your Blackhawks will now be the next team to win a game in Soldier Field. Must I do EVERYTHING?
@NotWaltFrazier, 11K (October 2010)
Jeremy Lin's gone from SAT killin' to NBA thrillin'! #TheMostLinterestingManInTheWorld