Whoa. The MLA has officially devised a standard format to cite tweets in an academic paper. Sign of the times.
ebooks, Horse. (horse_ebooks). “Leg Butt” 18 Nov 2011, 12:38 PM. Tweet.
wint. (dril). “IF THE ZOO BANS ME FOR HOLLERING AT THE ANIMALS I WILL FACE GOD AND WALK BACKWARDS INTO HELL” 22 May 2012, 2:46 PM. Tweet.
rightsactivist, birds. (ProBirdRights). “dear Mr. Science: If human so “better,” how come they can’t be bird? oh I’m sorry was that too LOGIC for you????“ 19 Sep 2013, 11:41 AM. Tweet.