HuffPost Weird News

HuffPost Weird News

@HuffPostWeird

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Global https://www.huffpost.com/section/weird-news Joined 2010-03-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

134,336

Followers

1,843

Following

56,090

Tweets

4.1

Avg Engagement

1,659

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @HuffPostWeird's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-03-23
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Global

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:3.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.0
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

On average, tweets receive moderate engagement with likes and retweets, indicating a consistent but not overwhelming level of interaction. The account's content is designed to be shareable and discussion-worthy.

3.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

1.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

10,217

Total Likes

3,227

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

5

75th Percentile

98

Top Tweet

0.03

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

100.0%

Original

0.0%

Replies

0.0%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.6%

With Media

100.0%

With Links

0.9%

With #Tags

0.2%

With @Mentions

0.1%

With Emojis

118

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.0

Reply/Original Ratio

0.0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

86.5%

Weekday Posts

13.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#midterms2018 (9) #teamotter (2) #teamkoi (2) #updatean80sfilm (2) #gluegirl (1) #if2020wereanalcoholicdrink (1) #quarantinecats (1) #democraticdebate (1) #bristolballoonfiesta (1) #dadquotes (1)

Most Mentioned

@djtrumpsbutt (1) @hamillhimself (1) @devincow (1) @sa_mnd (1) @the_h_train (1)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,249 (100%)
Replies 0 (0%)
Retweets 1 (0%)
Quote Tweets 0 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1 retweets (0% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience is likely curious and socially active individuals who enjoy unusual and thought-provoking content. They are drawn to stories that challenge conventional narratives and spark debate.

Below Average

Audience Quality

35.4%

Suspicion Index

45.5%

Low-Quality %

5

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

50.5%

Empty Bio

54.7%

<10 Tweets

7.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

72.7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

91.6%

No URL

40.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

56,029,059

Total Potential Reach

5

Median Follower Reach

29

75th Percentile Reach

3.6%

>1K followers

0.6%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

25.9%

Creators

12,959 accounts

19.4%

Consumers

9,683 accounts

54.7%

Dormant

27,358 accounts

235

Verified Followers

0.47% of total

4.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.04

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (1,011) California, USA (272) Los Angeles, CA (210) Florida, USA (191) Texas, USA (188) London, England (160) England, United Kingdom (156) United Kingdom (154) New York, USA (139) Chicago, IL (137)

820

Verified Followers

0.82% of total

10,337

Protected Accounts

10.34% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,106,723 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@GordonRamsay 7,705,243 Chef Cooking, Food, Restaurants
@TMZ 6,764,217 Entertainment News celebrity gossip, pop culture, breaking news
@Interior 4,949,638 Government Official Conservation, Stewardship, Policy
@verified 4,201,244 - -
@dodo 2,727,105 Animal Advocate animals, compassion, rescue
@itvnews 2,614,425 News broadcaster News, UK, World
@alispagnola 2,354,857 Musician Music, Comedy, Fitness
@khanfarw 2,326,550 Media Executive Politics, Media, Forum
@BeatsByAssassin 2,267,213 Multitalented Actor, Director, Rapper

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (4,211) life (2,855) music (2,638) fun (1,836) lover (1,605) news (1,604) weird (1,492) world (1,310) mom (1,285) animals (1,208)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#resist (143) #blm (109) #blacklivesmatter (84) #1 (67) #election2016 (59) #theresistance (52) #music (43) #marketing (42) #travel (41) #fbr (40)

52,614

Followers With Bio

47,386

Followers Without Bio

52.61%

% With Bio

47.39%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

364

Combined Engagement

266

Total Likes

98

Total Retweets

73

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Viral Trends Historical Anomalies Pop Culture Intersections Curiosity-Driven Content Online Speculation Factual Oddities

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account thrives on viral and unusual stories that blend history with modern context. It uses humor and curiosity to engage users and encourage online speculation. Content often includes links to original sources, reinforcing credibility and authenticity.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 134,336
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @HuffPostWeird reveals an growing Twitter presence with 134,336 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 4.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025