PICK OF THE TWITTER

SOME people do it 19 times a day. Others do it at work and even on the sidewalk. And the voyeurs? They follow their every move. They just like to watch.

It’s here. It’s Twitter. Get used to it.

The popular Internet social networking tool allows people to post updates, or “tweets,” up to 140 characters in length about what they’re doing or thinking at any given moment.

Some people post dozens of tweets a day; others, not so much. The phenomenon has sparked a new kind of identity theft, in which regular folks pose as celebrities – luminaries have included Darth Vader and Tina Fey – and draw a following. But it never seems to matter whether it’s the real deal or just an imposter. Here, our own top tweeters (in no particular order).

Lance Armstrong: twitter.com/

lancearmstrong

He tweets: More than 10 times a day

Why we like it: Suddenly, the private thoughts of one of the world’s most famous athletes are at our fingertips.

What he says: “Whoa!! They just came to my room and said our truck was broken into and someone stole my time trial bike! Wtf?!? APB out to the twitterati.”

Darth Vader: twitter.com/darthvader

He tweets: Weekly

Why we like it: The heavy breathing.

What he says: “You cannot hit snooze forever, Luke.”

Stephen Fry (comedian, actor): twitter.com/stephenfry

He tweets: A lot

Why we like it: Smart, funny, short and concise. If the definition of “tweet” was in the dictionary, this would be it.

What he says: “600 people went to the theater, not to see Oliver but to compete in a paper & chocolate wrapper rustling competition. Others came to cough.”

Tina Fey: twitter.com/TinaFey (“Whoever is writing my Twitter account is pretty funny, but it’s not me,” she says)

She tweets: Monthly

Why we like it: She is obsessed with food.

What she says: “Amos probably didn’t start out Famous, but with cookies this good, it was a self-fulfilling prophecy.”

Neil Gaiman (author/producer “Coraline”): twitter.com/neilhimself

He tweets:Sometimes as often as 20 times a day

Why we like it: He’s honest, and most of the time you get to read what he writes in a best-selling book.

What he says: “Clues you’re twittering too much: During an interesting dream, you think ‘I must twitter this.’ “

John Mayer: twitter.com/johncmayer

He tweets: About twice a day

Why we like it: Sort of a window into the mind of a quiet guy who dates famous, hot girls.

What he says: “To the people of Austin, TX, I apologize on behalf of myself and my crew for the fireball this afternoon.”

Eli Manning: twitter.com/elimanning

He tweets: About once a month

Why we like it: He’s on top of technology, but focusing on football, as he should.

What he says: “Pro bowl was fun.”

MC Hammer: twitter.com/MCHammer

He tweets: more than 10 times a day

Why we like it: We’re waiting for him to reveal the real deal behind those baggy pants.

What he says: “I appreciate all the love you sent to me about the Super Bowl commercial (Cash4Gold) . . . thanks.”

Popwrap: twitter.com/popwrap (Click here for PopWrap blog)

It tweets: a lot

Why we like it: The Post’s culture skewing alter ego

What it says: “Bethenny Frankel – 2 N’s, no clothes”

Shaquille O’Neal: twitter.com/THE_REAL_SHAQ

He tweets: About once a day

Why we like it: Big guy, little tweets.

What he says: “Kobe is the best, he told me to take the [shared NBA All-Star MVP] trophy home for my sons, thanks bro.”

Karl Rove: twitter.com/KarlRove

He tweets: 10 times a day

Why we like it: Behold, the thoughts of evil political genius!

What he says: “Still hunting in Texas.”

Warren Ellis (author): twitter.com/warrenellis

He tweets: A few times a day

Why we like it: Nothing like a good writer who can tweet.

What he says: “Good morning my little vectors of contagion.”

Ashton Kutcher: twitter.com/aplusk

He tweets: About five or six times a day

Why we like it: Athough most of Kutcher’s tweets are about obscure people and places that only he knows, at least he’s honest about them.

What he says: “Why do those candy hearts with sayings on them taste so bad? Can’t they put words on good candy, like Skittles or Starburst ‘Be mine’?”

Demi Moore: twitter.com/mrskutcher

She tweets: about four or five times a daye

Why we like it: Obviously Ashton talked her into doing it.

What she says: “Great night. Jane’s Addiction killed it tonight! Sweet dreams Twitter Nation . . . I am exhausted. Whew!”

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