The Social Media Observer

Google continues to work its way into every aspect of our lives, although it’s already conquered our hearts and minds, according to Amplicate. The search giant was the most loved online media firm of 2011 on social media. 81% of opinions on the Silicon Valley-based firm were positive over the last 12 months, making it more popular than Amazon, eBay and Yahoo. The main reason for the outpouring of love?…

Dictators aren’t popular on social media, unsurprisingly. But perhaps surprisingly some democratically elected leaders are more hated than the likes of Mubarak and Gaddafi. David Cameron, for instance, was the most hated political leader of 2011 on social media. 68% of opinions posted on Twitter and Facebook were rabid expressions of hate for the British prime minister. A typical Amplicate user comment on the Tory politician: “Cameron is simply a…

Remember Avril Lavigne? Well, social media does. Twitter and Facebook users voted the Canadian singer the most loved singer of the last 12 months, according to Amplicate data. 97% of opinions on the 28 year-old divorcee were positive over the year. Not everyone was enamoured of the petite Canadian singer/songwriter. There were some rabid dissenters taking up arms against the sea of Lavigne love: “FUCK AVRIL SHE IS JUST ONE…

Social media voted Jesus Christ the most loved superstar on social media in 2011. 99% of opinions on the son of God were positive. Only a handful of sinners turned away from the Lord on Twitter and Facebook in 2011. Their chief criticism? His existence or lack thereof. “overrated and ridiculous myth, i’ve never believed in him not once. i reckon the earth started with the big bang and thats…

The humble mosquito was the most hated thing on social media in 2011, thanks to its effortless ability to spread malaria and aggravate holiday makers. 99% of opinions on the insect were negative in 2011. Why it wasn’t 100% we don’t know, but there’s is a one percent margin of error. 98% of opinions on the common cold were negative, making it the second most hated thing of 2011. Former…

Social media judged monster mocumentary Modern Family the best entertainment of 2011. 98% of opinions on the series were positive, with only a handful of dissenting voices. The ratings winner attracted praise for its accurate portrayal of family dynamics, which one Amplicate user articulated thus: “Brings new meaning to the saying – it’s funny because it’s true. So many truths about the modern family web.” Not everyone felt the same…

Justin Bieber ended 2011 unstained by accusations of fathering a bastard and riding high on social media. The pint-sized pop star was the most talked about thing on Twitter and Facebook in 2011, beating rivals Twitter, basketball, Facebook and Lady Gaga. Beliebers tweeted millions of opinions about the singer/puppet and 80% of those opinions were positive in 2011. But not every one was enamoured of Bieber. Some questioned the hype:…

Social media voted New York the world’s best city in 2011, according to Amplicate data. The Big Apple garnered a 91% positive rating from Twitter and Facebook over the year. Its nearest rival for the social media crown was surprisingly New Orleans. 88% of opinions on the Big Easy were expressions of love for a city that has been wanting in residents since Hurricane Katrina. London ran a close third…

Gaming consoles felt the love falling away on social media in 2011. Although 60% of opinions on the major consoles were positive over the year, opinion became progressively more unfavorable as the year matured. By November well over half of all opinions on gaming consoles were negative. Decay set in early on social media. Consoles’ approval on social media dropped below the 50% level from May after the Sony Playstation…