You, a Verified VIP? Twitter's Blue Check for the Price of a Latte - Maybe
Let's face it, folks, that little blue checkmark on Twitter is like the gold medal of social media. It screams "I'm important," "People actually listen to me," and "I'm definitely not a bot selling fake Rolex watches." But for the average Tweeter, that blue badge seemed about as attainable as winning the lottery while riding a narwhal.
Enter Twitter Blue. Elon Musk, bless his chaotic genius, decided everyone could buy their way into the "important people" club for the low, low price of $8 a month (well, kinda... we'll get to that). That's like, the cost of a fancy latte - but way more valuable, because this latte doesn't come with the existential dread of staring into the abyss of your student loan debt.
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How to Become a High Roller (Without Breaking the Bank)
Now, before you go full YOLO and max out your credit card for that blue check, there are a few hoops to jump through. Twitter's not handing out these badges like participation trophies (although, some participation trophies would probably be more useful than some tweets we see these days).
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First things first, you gotta be a Twitter Blue subscriber. Here's the not-so-fun part: the price depends on where you sign up. Web bros rejoice, it's a cool $8 a month. But for our mobile app warriors on iOS and Android, prepare yourselves for a slightly steeper $11 a month. So, the price of verification can fluctuate wildly depending on whether you prefer a physical keyboard or swiping on glass. Strange flex, but okay, Twitter.
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But wait, there's more! Twitter also wants to make sure you're not just some random dude in his basement pretending to be a celebrity chef (although, that could be some truly hilarious content). So, your account needs to be:
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- Active: Basically, don't be a ghost town. Tweet stuff, retweet stuff, argue with strangers on the internet about literally anything (it's practically a Twitter tradition).
- Complete: This means having a profile picture and a display name that isn't just a string of emojis (looking at you, ).
- Safe: No impersonating world leaders or running elaborate catfishing schemes. Keep it legit, folks.
So, is the Blue Check Worth the Hype?
Honestly, that depends. The blue check does come with some perks, like the ability to upload longer videos and edit your tweets after you post them (because let's be real, typos happen to the best of us). But at the end of the day, it's mostly a status symbol.
The real question is: Do you want to be verified because you're a genuine thought leader with something valuable to say? OR Do you just want to flex on your followers and finally win those internet arguments?
Either way, $8 a month is a pretty cheap price for a little blue checkmark and the satisfaction of knowing you're officially a Twitter VIP (Very Important Tweeter). Just remember, with great verification comes great responsibility. So use that blue check wisely, and maybe avoid posting pictures of your questionable breakfast choices.
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