If you think Twitter is an interesting place in 2019, then you won't believe what the platform looked like in 2009. Back then, people were still getting the hang of things, and tweets ranged from hilariously bizarre to utterly incomprehensible. Even some of your favorite stars like Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, and Ariana Grande were struggling to use the social media platform. Curious to see what these A-listers were tweeting in '09? Below, we've rounded up some of the wildest old tweets from celebrities.
1 | Justin Bieber contemplated the name of a state.
Grammar aside, this isn't a terrible question.
2 | Miranda Cosgrove let the Twitterverse know about her delicious pizza.
This probably could've been two separate tweets?
6 | Ben Stiller hated on bobbing for apples.
Don't plan on bobbing for apples with Ben Stiller, I guess.
7 | Ariana Grande told her fans about her Halloween costume idea.
Has decided to be a vampire version of Pebbles Flinstone for Halloween. Thoughts?
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 30, 2009
Note how Ari tweeted in the third person. That is so 2009.
8 | Ariana also tweeted about perfecting her Sponge Bob impersonations.
is practicing screaming "MY LEG" like the guy on spongebob with @LizGIllies.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 30, 2009
If the writers of Sponge Bob ever need a guest actor, they know who to call.
9 | Khloe Kardashian gave organ donors a shoutout.
We support organ donors as much as the next person but... this is a strange way to give them props, Khlo.
10 | Katy Perry shared her thoughts on The Time Traveler's Wife.
You didn't "ball," but did you bawl, Katy?
11 | Diddy wished his main man a happy birthday.
Happy Birthday JESUS!!!!!! Rt pls!!! G0D is the GREATEST!!!! Let's gooooooo!!!!!!!
— Diddy (@Diddy) December 25, 2009
You were so excited, you couldn't even wait till midnight, Diddy.
12 | Martha Stewart told a harrowing tale about her dogs.
Ah, yes, "life on farm." How relatable.
15 | Shaq aired his grievances online about a chimpanzee.
Not everything warrants a tweet—but in 2009, even celebrities were still learning.
17 | Frankie Muniz complained about... not working?
Uh, is he saying that being an actor is a "fake" job?
18 | Pink had a questionable business idea.
And what would happen once the toilet paper was used, Pink?
19 | Snooki complained about her iPod running out of battery.
Remember when those were a thing?
20 | Billy Ray Cyrus confused Twitter with Google
What time is Bait Shop on P S T ???
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) June 20, 2009
Check your local listings, Billy.
21 | Danny DeVito let everyone know it was almost Christmas.
Just in case you forgot that it was Christmas Eve, Danny DeVito made sure to remind you.
23 | Kris Jenner used Twitter to send weirdly personal messages to her kids—and Lara Spencer?
In the end, Lara Spencer just couldn't keep up with the Kardashians.
24 | Spencer Pratt begged for a JT/Brit reunion.
What a classic couple they were. (Who could forget their iconic matching denim look?!)
25 | Jessie J was a good samaritan—and had regrets.
No good deed goes unpunished—am I right, Jessie?
26 | Adam Levine channeled his inner Tarzan.
We are... so thankful celebrities no longer tweet every single thing that comes to mind.
28 | Andy Cohen contemplated Maria Shriver's hair.
does maria shriver wear a weave? pieces? just curious because now I might be obsessed. et tu, maria?
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 19, 2009
We would seriously love to know what prompted this tweet from Andy Cohen back in '09.
30 | Tyra talked about national birds.
did ya'll know that new zealand's famous kiwi is the bird and not the fruit? they are so soft!!
— Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) December 18, 2009
The more you know!
33 | Rita Ora asked her fans for technology help.
Seriously, have none of these celebrities heard of Google?
34 | Mary J. Blige used questionable punctuation.
What is with all the exclamation! Points! In this tweet!
35 | Lauren Conrad ignored her typos.
It's been 10 years since this tweet and we are still waiting for Twitter to give us an edit function. What gives, Jack?!
38 | Kelly Osbourne wondered aloud if she was seriously sick.
what are the symptoms of swine flu?
— Kelly! (@KellyOsbourne) July 22, 2009
Please consult a medical professional—and not Twitter—if you think that you might have swine flu.
39 | Selena Gomez tweeted some song suggestions.
This song recommendation has stood the test of time. Just saying.
