What is it about Twitter and its ability to attract some of the most obnoxious, publicity-hungry lowlife scumbags known to man?
It seems to attract a certain group of people who are so desperate to gain Twitter followers that they will do absolutely anything to do so.
The very best way to do this, it seems, is to target someone who has suffered some personal tragedy and then be as nasty to them as you possibly can.When it comes to selecting your target, if they are a celebrity then so much the better.
The latest victim of this internet phenomena is UK singer, songwriter, music producer, TV personality and Take That star Gary Barlow.
Gary and his wife Dawn suffered a personal tragedy recently when their fourth child was stillborn. They were, naturally, devastated when this happened.
Now step forward Twitter troll Kenneth Tong, 27, who thought it would be a great way to raise his own profile by taunting Barlow and his wife about the loss of their child.
Yes you did read that correctly.
So Tong, a former Big Brother contestant, took to Twitter and over the course of several days he unleashed an outpouring of spiteful tweets where he mocked the couple’s misfortune.
And the more that people registered their disgust for what he was doing the more he was encouraged to do it.
He “joked” on Twitter about putting the infant’s body in a garbage can, posted a picture of a child’s tiny white coffin and fired off other tweets which are so vile that they do not bear repeating.
Feeling pleased with himself he even asked his followers if they would like to read more of his sick humor:
And the notoriety seems to have worked because he has amassed nearly 200,000 Twitter followers as people wanted to know what he would do next.
Fame-hungry Tong, who claims to live a millionaire lifestyle with fast cars, jet-set travel and designer clothes, does not care how much hurt or upset he causes.
He said recently: ““When you’re as wealthy as I am, you can say, do, and think what you like without penalty.”
Tong told the Daily Mirror:
“I don’t care what people think.
“If people want to talk about me, I’m going to use it to my advantage.
“I’m highly educated, I know what’s right and what’s wrong, but the guy’s not going to read it. Why can’t I say what I want?”
Tong may be rich, he lives in one of the most exclusive areas of London, and he my even have the playboy lifestyle but he remains one deeply disgusting and hateful individual indeed.
Hello there this is really a great article, to be honest all I can say Twitter is the best online tool we can use to promote our own business, I am not surprise that many people use this.
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Did you actually read the article?
P.
Hi Patrick,
Most people are wonderful, but there are some people out there who really suck. I’ve been encountering a wave of shockingly bad behavior myself lately (people who tailgate me when I’m in the slow lane, women who carry on complete conversations on their cell phones while using a public toilet, etc). It’s been quite surprising to me.
When reading your post, there is one reply, and I find it ironic that the first person to comment on your article is obviously another troll.
Regards,
Karen Kuty (klkuty)
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Yep,
I think for as long as there have been people on this planet there has been selfishness and lack of compassion for others…I can’t help feeling, though, that it is getting ever more widespread.
P.
As vile as people are, and as much cruelty as there is, I can’t imagine someone saying things like this. What has happened to society that people will actually follow someone so horrible, just to see what comes next? It’s another instance of rewarding bad behavior, which we see over and over again in everyday life. And no one taking personal responsibility, along with an “entitled” mindset. As he says… he’s rich, he can do whatever he wants. How sad is that?
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You are absolutely right here…as long as society rewards bad behavior like this, then there will be people who are willing to behave as badly as this vile fame-hungry creature.
Twitter: ITSergioFelix
I have been taught I shouldn’t wish bad things to anyone but on this case, I really, really hope Karma gets him.
There’s a lot of twitter buzz already about banning his account and such but the thing is, he should actually be prosecuted with charges for moral damage (not sure about the proper term but it’s something around that).
Every single time a twitter offender realizes that their tweets can bring nasty consequences, they are immediately sorry. I wonder why.
This piece of sh*t doesn’t deserves any better.
Sergio
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Hi Sergio,
I was brought up the same way as you with regards to not wishing ill on other people…yet one can’t help feeling that it would be good for this guy to get his comeuppance as we say over here.
P.
Twitter: andrewstark
August 13, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Some people have to be the twit of Twitter.
Wonder how he would feel if he was fined a large sum of money, or made to actually meet the people he’s talking about. Would he say the thing face to face, I think not.
What twitter needs is a punch on the nose button to regulate this.
Andrew
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There are lots of Twitter twits…this particular one is perhaps the worst I have come across though.
The way in which you live your life determines your reputation.
As far as his followers- The truths you believe determine your character.
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I agree!
Awesome heartfelt post Patrick.
After much experimentation and trial and error, reached the conclusion that Twitter is not an appropriate channel to waste my time on – largely because it is an instant “sound bite” take it or leave it shout box that helps people of this ilk build a profile that is not commensurate with their worth or status.
Social media is an abused medium that destroys more reputations than it builds. Twitter largely reflects the society we live in and its a world of he who shouts loudest is listened to most.
The fact that this dropkick’s major claim to fame is that he was a former big brother contestant is again another sad reflection upon where we are . People have dumbed down so much its just a crying shame.
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Hi Mark,
I do use Twitter but I fully understand where you are coming from in what you say about it.
Then again I don’t use it to shout, belittle others and generally make a nuisance of myself.
I mainly use it to have short chats with people I know, perhaps share a quick joke or two and to inform people when I have updated my blog.
Am I going to get 50,000 followers like this…certainly not. It is not my aim in life to appeal to the masses.
Great comment.
P.
Hey Patrick,
Not much to say about this guy apart from he is a F*cking ass hole, and needs his ass kicking. I don’t care if you have a billion dollars or nothing. Being this disrespectful to people if the lowest of the low. It makes my blood boil, and that’s not good.
Dan
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I think you have pretty much summed it up correctly there Dan!
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