In a corporatocracy, today was a day made for @joemande's Twitter account.
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Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) September 11, 2012@JoeMande you're obviously smarter than I am, but what is so terrible about those companies saying something about today's significance?—
AJB (@ajB_real) September 11, 2012
Apparently, there’s nothing funnier than corporate Twitter accounts sending out 9/11 tributes and remembrances. Alleged comedian Joe Mande seems to believe that corporations, composed of humans, are incapable of humanity. He spent the morning retweeting 9/11 memorial messages from well-known companies:
We remember #NeverForget911—
Pepperidge Farm (@PepperidgeFarm) September 11, 2012
We want to pause today to remember the families impacted on this day just 11 years ago. Our hearts are with the heroes of 9/11.—
SUBWAY Restaurants (@SUBWAY) September 11, 2012
Today we are reflecting upon September 11, a day that will live on in our hearts and memories.—
Dunkin' Donuts (@DunkinDonuts) September 11, 2012
Take a moment today to be thankful for #America. I’m saluting the USA on the 11th anniversary of 9/11. #Remember911—
Shoney's (@Shoneys) September 11, 2012
September 11th is a day we will never forget. Our prayers go out to those we lost that day and their families.—
White Castle (@WhiteCastle) September 11, 2012
#Remember911—
Waffle House (@WaffleHouse) September 11, 2012
The tragedy of 9/11 brought out the best in those who first responded. We remember them today proudly and with gratitude. #Remember911—
(@Lexus) September 11, 2012
Today we take a moment to reflect and thank all those who gave their services on 9/11. #neverforget—
(@Ticketmaster) September 11, 2012
Never forget. #dailytwist #neverforget http://t.co/cTz6xy4X—
Oreo Cookie (@Oreo) September 11, 2012
We will never forget.—
MLB Fan Cave (@MLBFanCave) September 11, 2012
Today we honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. We will never forget.—
Applebee's (@Applebees) September 11, 2012
Today, our thoughts are with all those who make sacrifices every day to protect and serve us.—
Red Lobster (@redlobster) September 11, 2012
We remember and honor our fallen heroes this 9/11. #neverforget—
(@Skype) September 11, 2012
Today, on Sept. 11, we remember those who were lost and honor the heroes who responded then and serve today to keep our country safe.—
Sprint (@sprint) September 11, 2012
On this Patriot Day, we'd like to pause in remembrance of all the victims and heroes of 9/11. #neverforget http://t.co/H5b27ibh—
Boar's Head (@Boars_Head) September 11, 2012
It's been over a decade since, but may we always remember. Our hearts go out to all the survivors, victims, and heroes of 9/11.—
(@Etsy) September 11, 2012
We will never forget those who lost their lives, the heroes who saved lives, and those who fight to preserve our freedom.—
Ace Hardware (@AceHardware) September 11, 2012
Today we remember not the tragedy but the heroes who gave their lives and the families that must endure. #Remember911 http://t.co/m2wzjzt7—
The Vitamin Shoppe (@VitaminShoppe) September 11, 2012
Today, we remember those we lost, those who survived and those who serve this great nation each and every day. Never Forget. 09.11.2001—
GNC (@GNCLiveWell) September 11, 2012
May we never forget. #Remember911—
Arby's (@Arbys) September 11, 2012
On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, we’d like to take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives for our country.—
Duncan Hines (@RealDuncanHines) September 11, 2012
We will never forget. #Remember911 http://t.co/CPpxe6KG—
(@Target) September 11, 2012
A moving 9/11 memorial photo? How hilarious!
His fans thought it was a witty, biting commentary on the evil and selfishness of corporate America:
Ummmm highly recommend checking @joemande's twitter timeline right now.—
Aziz Ansari (@azizansari) September 11, 2012
it's like a humblebrag list of toolbag comments about 9/11 – @joemande twitter.com/JoeMande right now.—
Jackie Kashian (@jackiekashian) September 11, 2012
Just go to @JoeMande and see the wonderful collection of reflections he's curated. Truly America at it's finest.—
Brandon T. Snider (@BrandonTSnider) September 11, 2012
If you want to know how American capitalism responds to the 9/11 anniversary, go to @joemande's page right now. #WOW—
Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) September 11, 2012
Gross. RT @harikondabolu If you want to know how American capitalism responds to the 9/11 anniversary go to @joemande's page right now. #WOW—
Trish Tchume (@ttchume) September 11, 2012
There has NEVER been such a beautiful thing as what is there for you to view in @JoeMande's current timeline. (Click, Go see for yourself.)—
Carl The Mailman (@CarlTheMailman) September 11, 2012
Follow @JoeMande for a rundown of depressing corporate tweets expressing sorrow for 9/11. THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS &PRAYERS, SHONEY'S—
Robert Bennett (@robertjbennett) September 11, 2012
@granulac @JoeMande wow, that's really sad and embarrassing and somehow…probably required by our culture. Ace Hardware says "never forget"—
(@darrylayo) September 11, 2012
.@joemande's twitter feed today should be taught in PR classes on what NOT to do with corporate social media. But, it is hilarious.—
gareth hughes (@garethchughes) September 11, 2012
Go look at @JoeMande's page right now. Brilliant. As @JohnRossBowie said, it borders on performance art. #NeverForget—
Amir Talai (@AmirTalai) September 11, 2012
Kinda barrfy when viewes en masse, huh? RT @azizansari: Ummmm highly recommend checking @joemande's twitter timeline right now.—
Vann Madison (@VannMadison) September 11, 2012
Tacky, tacky, tacky RT @azizansari
Ummmm highly recommend checking @joemande's twitter timeline right now.—
Susan Smith-Josephy (@SuSmithJosephy) September 11, 2012
My brand is more sensitive than your brand. RT @azizansari: Ummmm highly recommend checking @joemande's twitter timeline right now.—
Bryan DeSena (@bryandesena) September 11, 2012
@joemande is doing big things on his Twitter feed today… Anyone not acknowledging his work has officially forgotten 9/11.—
Greg Friedgood (@Books_Not_Wooks) September 11, 2012
Ok, @joemande's RTs of megacorps' ridiculous 9/11 remembrances is the best thing ever. WHITE CASTLE WILL NEVER FORGET! twitter.com/JoeMande—
Saladin Ahmed (@saladinahmed) September 11, 2012
Ladies and Gentlemen, @JoeMande gets it.—
Steven Amiri (@StevenAmiri) September 11, 2012
No, actually. He doesn’t get it. But this woman does:
Interesting as it is, my heart goes out to the people behind the non-people corporations being skewered by @JoeMande's 9/11 RT-fest.
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Lori White (@lolololori) September 11, 2012
Indeed. Mande’s mockery of heartfelt tributes to the heroes and fallen of 9/11 is nothing short of shameful. On a day of national mourning, it’s Mande and his pathetic fans — not corporate America — who are trivializing the tremendous loss we felt 11 years ago. We hope they’re proud of themselves.
