Weatherbird's top tweets: #STLtranslations, crime and flags Live
Besides gracing the front page of the newspaper since 1901, I also spend time watching Twitter. Here’s some notable tweets from the week.
This week, #STLtranslations trended as St. Louisans explained phrases residents use.
#STLtranslations "Stanley Cup" something elusive or imaginary. Synonyms: unicorn, Bigfoot, Loch Ness monster.
Jul. 8, 2015
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#STLTranslations "Bruurrry" - A St. Louis natives failed attempt at saying "Brewery"
Jul. 8, 2015
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#StlTranslations What HS you go to? - idc to hear your life story, I just need to know what type of person you are based on your classmates
Jul. 8, 2015
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More tweets about rain, you ask? Yes. Unfortunately.
Jul. 8, 2015
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Jul. 10, 2015
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Twitter users also discussed South Carolina's decision to stop flying the Confederate flag outside the state capital.
Happy the #ConfederateFlag is down but why was it ever up? There is no justification for flying a symbol of hate. Ever.
Jul. 10, 2015
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Taking down the #ConfederateFlag still won't solve the big issue going on in this country. Sadly hate and racism will still exist!!!
Jul. 10, 2015
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Crime was in the news as well, as the city's police chief discussed judges' decisions on bond and sentencing, and answered questions from aldermen. Oh, and a guy decided to stay on a billboard until the city goes seven days without a homicide.
St Louis has the most horrifyingly creative ways of processing its homicide spike. The signs, the shrines, the guy on the billboard.
Jul. 10, 2015
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Last week's top tweets: Peas, guacamole and rain.
