LONDON -- In much the same way that Andy Murray is better than you at tennis, Andy Murray's dog is better than you at Twitter. Sorry for the honesty.
Introducing Maggie May, a border terrier with a very strong selfie game and nearly 28,000 loyal followers to prove it. (And if you're reading this and you happen to have more than 30,000 followers, don't be too smug –- Maggie May doesn't even have opposable thumbs).
I've been off Twitter so long I've forgotten, is this how you take a selfie? pic.twitter.com/35FhifRnLA— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) May 5, 2015
Maggie May is one of two dogs owned by Andy Murray and his wife, Kim Sears. The other is called Rusty, and although he's not so big on tweeting himself, he is still a regular feature in Maggie May's feed.
Rusty's getting the long weekend started early pic.twitter.com/rk6ggmsebY— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) May 22, 2015
Rusty had a late one last night. pic.twitter.com/PK86yrMe5m— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) February 1, 2014
...and Rusty will hate me for sharing this, but today he got well and truly owned by a 4 month old Labrador. pic.twitter.com/7nBVbla9Re— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) August 10, 2013
Maggie May enjoys posting pictures of her celebrity friends.
Spending some quality time with @RoscoHutchins and trying to wangle a Queens' credential in the process. pic.twitter.com/IuuI9pGYJ7— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) March 11, 2014
And sharing photos from her holidays and adventures.
I ask for a winter vaycay and they bring me to subzero NYC. My beard has frozen. pic.twitter.com/c3EVk2qsz2— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) March 3, 2014
I'm a Border north of the border pic.twitter.com/99y4mI2WT6— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) May 5, 2013
I am Maggie: Swamp Creature pic.twitter.com/Ifgyaou1— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) October 22, 2012
She also likes showcasing her extensive trophy collection.
Better late than never I guess. #sportspupoftheyear #SPOTY pic.twitter.com/cIWBmIWfwf— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) January 8, 2014
Santa came early! Or 3 months late, whichever way you look at it. Hope I'm still getting actual presents though..? pic.twitter.com/TVEIGvuv— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) December 23, 2012
#Wimbledogs pic.twitter.com/70FdISwkCQ— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) July 9, 2013
Fancy dress is a big feature on Maggie's Twitter feed.
Happy Easter... pic.twitter.com/6aRqq5ECJ4— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) March 31, 2013
Our xmas card photoshoot has officially gone too far...I am the world's most miserable santa pic.twitter.com/05N2nHwk— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) November 26, 2011
Moderately angry birds... Very angry dogs. pic.twitter.com/1U8xz5m7— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) October 17, 2012
Plus she's got a soft spot for the occasional bit of fine dining.
I usually like a Malbec, but this is a little heavy. pic.twitter.com/F6TevUWc— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) September 16, 2012
Some people believe Maggie's Twitter success may be partly down to some help from Sears (and tweets like this one –- which links to a funding page Kim set up -– would seem to support that theory)...
Hey guys, we're begging on behalf of our non-sporty human who's got a big day tomorrow.. http://t.co/Fr1vEdADll pic.twitter.com/2VsYd0Qf4T— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) April 12, 2014
...but either way it's still gold.
Happy birthday @andy_murray thanks for cleaning up my vomit just now #lifeskills #yourewelcome— Maggie May (@maggiemay_hem) May 15, 2015
Keep up the tweets, Maggie. We predict a bright, trophy-filled future for you, complete with many more magazine covers.
BEAUTIFUL :) pic.twitter.com/x44bVGyhr1— annie (@annie_hc5) June 1, 2015
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