Social Media wRap: Hamburglar, @moodmeter, and more

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The social media events this week will make you go "ha ha ha!" to "what the..."
Social Media wRap - February 16 to 22,2013. Photo courtesty: Hamburglar image via Hamburglar's Facebook page
 
MANILA, Philippines – The social media events from February 16 to 22, will make you go “ha ha ha!” to “what the…” 
 

 

Mood Meter = Afraid
Burger King’s Twitter account was hacked Tuesday, February 19, by one who referenced several internet hacker groups like LulzSec, Anonymous and DFNTSC. 
 

 

The ‘hamburglar’ changed the Twitter name, header photo and avatar to McDonalds while maintaining the username .
 
HAMBURGLAR! Burger King's Twitter account hacked
 
HACK ATTACK. Burger King's Twitter name was changed to McDonalds during the hacking

A lot of hacking lately…here are some of the best tips to stay secure online: 
 
 

 

Mood Meter = Inspired
With May 2013 elections fast approaching, social media campaign managers and digital marketing strategists attended the Conference on the Use of Social Media and Technology for Democracy promotion.
 

 

In a speech at the event, Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes admitted that he was an “IT (information technology) illiterate” and that “preparing for the 2013 elections is not an easy job. There are many complications with technology.”

It’s not always easy to teach an old dog new tricks. But in a world where social media is becoming even more important, even a 73-year-old veteran lawyer is willing to try something new.
 

 

It was also during the event that media and communications expert Chris Talbot emphasized the need to “respond directly and immediately to citizen reports.”
  

 

#eDemokrasya, the official hashtag of the conference, trended on Twitter in the Philippines.


 

Mood Meter = Don’t Care (not much)

Don’t get us wrong, a news of a baby on the way is always good news. But let’s be honest here, we would not care about Stacy Ferguson’s baby as much as we do our own. 

But isn’t this cute?


Mood Meter = Happy
We’re so excited to finally get the chance to introduce you to our new friend, Moody

Who is he/she/it, you ask?

MOODY. Moody is @moodmeter on Twitter

Moody is your mood.

All your votes on Rappler’s Mood Meter contributes to the mood of the day as seen on the Mood Navigator on our homepage. The mood of the day is usually Moody’s mood, but we can never be sure as he/she/it is the moodiest of them all.

Engage Moody on her Twitter page, @moodmeter, and wait for he/her/it to inspire, amuse or annoy you. 

Mood Meter = Annoyed
If you tuned in to the Twitter stream of “Pistorius Bail” during the hearing of Oscar Pistorius’ bail ruling last night (Manila time), you would know that many Twitter users got impatient waiting for South African chief magistrate Desmond Nair’s decision if he was going to grant the Olympian “Blade Runner’ bail or not.
 

Even  couldn’t keep himself/herself/itself from tweeting. 


 

Mood Meter = Amused
It was bound to happen. Dogs finally learned how to drop unexpectedly in photographs.

This is how you do it, humans! 
PHOTO BOMB. Dog style

(Source: Facebook page of The Ellen DeGeneres Show)

  
Mood Meter = Angry
A church in Bacolod posted a huge “vote guide” tarp in time for Team PNoy’s arrival in the city to campaign.
 

What’s awkward was the cathedral is just beside the Plaza City Hall where the administration coalition held their program.

 
When politics and religion collide, it’s just… just…argh!
 
VOTE GUIDE. Bacolod church issues vote guide to Bacolodnons in time for Team PNoy's arrival in the city
 
More photos here
 

Mood Meter = Sad
They are definitely not amused. “No, no, no. That’s not the Harlem Shake. They’re doing it all wrong.”

 
This was what the residents of Harlem said after seeing a bunch of the “Harlem Shake” internet video memes. 


 
Final thoughts: Respect begets respect.

What did we miss? Tweet us on @rapplerdotcom or leave a comment below. – Stacy de Jesus/Rappler.com

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