In that location are quite a few factors that become into what makes a brand "followable" in social media. Think nigh it from the follower's perspective: Why do you choose to 'Like' or follow sure brands on social networks like Facebook and Twitter?

Information technology could be considering they share valuable, educational content that appeals to your interests and needs. Or, it could exist that they give you admission to sectional deals, coupons, or other promotions. Or, perchance they're just ridiculously funny.

Truthfully, the best brands to follow in social media should probably accept a combination of all those characteristics. But I'd venture to say that many of yous are following a brand simply for its amusement value. (I know I am.) You know -- the brands that actually tickle your funny bone and sometimes fifty-fifty make your sides hurt from laughter.

And while it may not seem like a funny update has whatsoever value, surely in that location'due south value in showing off your personality and being a lovable brand, right?

Then to help bring out your inner comedian, nosotros've compiled a list of brands whose social media presence gives us the giggles. Check 'em out.

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The Funniest Tweets & Social Media Examples From Funny Brands

1) Charmin

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

You mean the toilet newspaper company? Darn tootin'! Serving as the original inspiration for this mail service, Charmin's Twitter presence is definitely a must-follow. Just bank check out the following series of tweets to see what we mean. Charmin is a great example of a make whose humor aligns with the products it sells. And don't y'all simply love that #tweetfromtheseat hashtag?

2) Taco Bell

Run across them on: Twitter | Facebook

Taco Bell is known for using humor throughout their marketing and advertising, and their social media accounts are no dissimilar. From witty one-liners to clever photograph updates, Taco Bell'southward Facebook and Twitter presence is sure to make you crack a grin -- fifty-fifty when they just tweet a whole agglomeration of taco emojis and call information technology a mean solar day.

iii) Innocent Drinks

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

Innocent Drinks is i of my favorite brands to follow on Twitter and Facebook. They may be a smoothie and juice make, but most of their social media posts aren't about smoothies or drinks at all. Check out the examples below to run across what I mean. We've always admired them for their consistently lovable branding. They're airheaded, fun, clever, creative, and always stay true to their brand personality.

"Beavers?" If yous're wondering what that's nearly, and then you aren't alone. Here'south an explanation -- which goes to testify how clever their social strategy really is:

four) Old Spice

Meet them on: Twitter | Facebook

Erstwhile Spice is known for their funny -- and often ridiculous -- marketing content. And what better identify to let their freak flag fly than on social media? But take a look at their "Near" descriptions on Twitter, as well equally a few of the featherbrained posts to Twitter and Facebook below. (My favorite might be their making fun of Twitter polls.)

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Thank you to Old Spice's Hardest Working Collection, he was finally complimentary of sweat's tyrannical dominion, cellphone reception... gravity... and any remote chance of making his dental appointment at 3pm. #smellegendary

Posted by Old Spice on Saturday, January ix, 2016

5) JetBlue Airways

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

Infrequent customer service isn't the only matter JetBlue does well on social media. They're too a groovy example of a brand that sprinkles in just a little sense of humor throughout its social presence. Not everything JetBlue posts is necessarily laugh-out-loud funny, just the brand does a great job of infusing some of its humorous personality into its updates, balancing informational content with lighthearted updates like the Facebook mail y'all see below.

They're even known for being humorous in their replies to customers' tweets, when appropriate. Here's an case:

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6) Mars Marvel (NASA)

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

As in, the lunar rover. These NASA-run social media accounts feature sassy, first-person updates from the rover itself, who incorporates funny pop culture references and a bold attitude. And, oh aye -- its Twitter business relationship has more than 2.ii million followers, and its Facebook page has over 1.ane 1000000 fans. Not too shabby, NASA.

seven) DiGiorno Pizza

Run across them on: Twitter | Facebook

Remember that time in 2013 when DiGiorno Pizza alive-tweeted NBC'sThe Audio of Musicand bankrupt the internet? Here, let me jog your memory:

So. Random. DiGiorno Pizza is 1 of the funniest (and downright strangest) brands to follow on Twitter. Their tweets are usually about completely random topics, which somehow tie back to pizza, cheese, commitment pizza, and and so on. While their Facebook page is a whole lot tamer, there'due south also some good stuff in there. Their posts will have you thinking "...what?!" simply laughing your barrel off nonetheless.

eight) A24

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

A24, the pic studio that brought youLeap Breakers and The Bling Ring, has a refreshingly witty, edgy voice on its Twitter and Facebook pages that kind of sounds similar your funniest friend posting his or her unfiltered musings. In fact, Zoe Beyer, the woman behind the Twitter account admitted she sometimes tweets things "with no regard for whether it'due south relevant to anyone too myself." She says, "This is probably bad practice, but I retrieve the moving-picture show industry in particular can be so opaque, it is nice to know there are actual human personalities behind these companies. That's why, sometimes, I will tweet about exotic pets or the NBA. The idea is merely to keep information technology authentic."

Their posts are a smattering of pop civilization references and project promotions, which they manage to make actually funny. Be warned, though: some of the language is NSFW.

9) Wendy's

Encounter them on: Twitter | Facebook

The key to social media success for the folks at Wendy'due south? Simple, hilarious, and kind of ... mindless content.Forbes describes their content best, I think: "Unbelievably dumb stuff that's blow-milk-out-your-nose funny." Whether they create a graphic depicting plain chips dreaming nearly loaded fries or they're newsjacking #KissAGingerDay, Wendy's has tweets and Facebook posts that'll put a smile on your face.

10) Moosejaw Mountaineering

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

The folks at Moosejaw Mountaineering telephone call themselves "the most fun outdoor retailer on the planet," according to their Twitter description -- and they aren't lying. Their social media content is basicallyallfunny stuff. Some is related to the outdoors, some isn't. Like A24, some of their Facebook posts sound like your best friend telling yous an unfiltered story, like the MC Hammer example beneath.

eleven) Zendesk

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

It can be hard for B2B companies to discover the rest between humour and professionalism on social media. But Zendesk is one of the B2B brands that's actually nailed it. The folks on their social team use humor to drag their message, make their posts stand out from the crowd, and infuse some lighthearted fun into an otherwise (*furrows forehead*) pretty serious B2B globe.

12) Whole Foods

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

Would you "Holla for Challah bread"? Whole Foods wants yous to, and that'due south just one of its witty little Facebook updates. Mainly sharing recipe and nutrient ideas through its Facebook page and Twitter feed, Whole Foods adds a dash of humor that makes it a lot more fun to follow than your average recipe source. We love their derisive #HealthYeah hashtag, too.

13) Netflix

Meet them on: Twitter | Facebook

Whether they're poking fun at the characters in their TV shows or quoting one of their comedies, Netflix is always posting a myriad of funny social media posts to their Twitter and Facebook Pages. Most of them include brusque clips or GIFs of their shows, which serve every bit nifty visual reminders that we need to get watchin'.

14) IMPACT Branding & Design

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

Another B2B company to grace our list, HubSpot partner Affect Branding & Design definitely gets the value of one-act, offering a great remainder of educational content and a few laughs every now and and so on its Facebook page. While not every post from Bear upon is exactly a knee-slapper, it's a good reminder that a petty humor tin can get a long way toward achieving likability.

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15) Bissell

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

Bissell, the vacuum cleaner company (who would've thought?), knows how to cleft a joke from fourth dimension to fourth dimension on their Facebook and Twitter pages. What's great about Bissell'southward humor is that it never sacrifices brand relevancy, as is evident by these smartly funny posts.

16) Skittles

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

Skittles' social sense of humor is apparently all about being giddy and ridiculous. But it definitely brings a smile to your face, doesn't it? Check out the examples below from Skittles' Facebook page and Twitter feed. They practice a peachy job of using custom graphics to stand out in your feed.

17) KRAFT Mac & Cheese

See them on: Twitter | Facebook

Who knew elbow macaroni could be and then funny? KRAFT Mac & Cheese'southward social media presence features noodle families, pokes fun at themselves for being such a coincidental and easy repast, and other mac 'northward cheese humor. Oh, and nosotros're really, really glad this packaging thought was a joke.

What other brands can't you help from following in social media, even for just a expert laugh? Share with u.s.a. in the comments.

Editor's Notation: This post was originally published in August 2012 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

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Originally published Feb 4, 2016 viii:00:00 AM, updated April 15 2021