Ahh, to be a superstar. Who wouldn’t want VIP access almost anywhere in the world, unlimited free stuff, and…having a webpage dedicated to your hairline? Back in the day, one knew they reached celebrity status when they were either greeted by throngs of screaming fans or ninja paparazzi hiding in bushes when they attempted to do seemingly mundane tasks like grocery shopping . In 2009, things are quite…different. With the development of popular social networks like Myspace and Facebook, many stars have opted to reach out and touch via these internet resources and have created personal pages in which fans can feel a little more closer to them. However, some fans occasionally go a step farther online and actually pose as their favorite celeb- complete with their own web pages and facts. The newest phenomena? Fake Twitter accounts with people posing as body parts and other random yet prominent characteristics certain celebrities have been known for.

Yes, it is hard to believe that someone would take time out of their day to create an entire identity out of someone’s left butt cheek AND have numerous people actually trail every word, but it’s true. Twitter, the trendy, social website in which your daily encounters and haphazard thoughts are “followed” by friends and strangers after being posted , has experienced a handful of fake celebrity accounts recently. Users have gotten quite creative by posing as the ears, foreheads and other personas of people like Trey Songz and Lebron James and broadcasting opinions, jokes and even songs- from the point of view of whatever characteristic is the main focus.. Classic or not, it is the most amusing material on the internet since You Tube was created. I mean, think about it: what would your elbow say if it could talk?

Toronto rapper Drake is one of many that has been spoofed by a fake Twitter account. After collapsing mid-performance on the America’s Most Wanted tour due to an existing knee injury, someone (who had way too much free time on their hands) decided it would be a grand idea to pose as his injured body part and transmit messages to fans as if it actually had a voice The result? Over 4,000 people logging on their computers reading updates and freestyles from the point of view of @Drakesknee. @Kanyesbeard also has its own set of fans hanging on to every tweet- almost 6,000 and counting- tuning in to see what life is like living on Mr. West’s chin.

Another entertaining account is @Raekwonsfist- which apparently has had a fight with someone by the name of @MouseBuddenseye. After tweeting, “Joe was too busy protecting his neck to see the jab towards his eye. It’s an old shaolin tactic,” one soon realizes that @Raekwonsfist is referring to New Jersey emcee Joe Buddens a.k.a. @Mousebuddenseye. Some other celebs (and their insecurities) that have not been sparred on Twitter include: @Jayzslips, @Rihannasforehead, @50centsteeth, and @Lebronshairline A few even took it yet another step further and went the depraved route: @Ciarasdick, @Tinysuglymouf, @Nickiminajsboobs and @LadygaGasdick also have accounts, but I’m sure those won’t last long.

Although some of these hilarious little creations push the envelope, celebrity status and jokes aside-people are people and some have feelings that can possibly be hurt. But when it all comes down to it, one should always remember: Imitation is one of the best forms of flattery. So next time someone decides to make a mockery of your giant head , take it in stride. It’s just their way of saying you’re the shit.

-Rachel McCain