Ronan Farrow, the quippy son to actor Mia Farrow and director Woody Allen, loves Twitter.
Off the strength of 140 characters, the 26-year-old has built a huge social media following and nabbed a news show on MSNBC. Ronan Farrow Daily, which launched Monday, encourages viewers to join the conversation via social media (thus far, the show has garnered lackluster reviews, primarily due to his hosting inexperience).
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Though the show is a work in progress, Farrow's Twitter fame is concrete. He uses it to discuss controversial issues, particularly when they pertain to his personal life. He jokes about *possibly* being Frank Sinatra's son, and about his estranged relationship with his father.
Here's a briefer on Ronan Farrow, through his oddly transparent Twitter account.
1. He takes digs at his father
Happy father's day -- or as they call it in my family, happy brother-in-law's day.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) June 17, 2012
The tweet that launched it all. Farrow's social media profile was catapulted after this catty tweet.
Missed the Woody Allen tribute - did they put the part where a woman publicly confirmed he molested her at age 7 before or after Annie Hall?— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 13, 2014
During the 2014 Golden Globes, Allen was given a lifetime achievement award. Farrow wasn't afraid to express his anger, referring to the recent abuse allegations against Allen by sister Dylan Farrow.
2. He takes digs at other celebrities
Because when I think Super Bowl Sunday, I think football, beer, and Bruno Mars.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) February 3, 2014
During the Super Bowl halftime show with Bruno Mars, Farrow made a subtle jab at the pompadoured pop star.
3. He loves Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Today Ruth Bader Ginsburg weds Michael Kaiser and John Roberts, tomorrow she sends photos to the other John Roberts scrawled with "U MAD??"— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) August 31, 2013
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a stone cold fox.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 29, 2014
He just has a thing for the Supreme Court justice.
4. He pays attention to pop culture's finest moments
For everyone at home wondering if you can pull off Pharrell's hats, the correct answer is no.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 27, 2014
Never forget the hat (which can now be yours for $10,000).
5. He makes word font jokes
Still pretty sure Ariana Grande is a Microsoft Word font.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 27, 2014
Ariana Grande is a human singer, not a Word font...yet.
6. He laughs off that Sinatra rumor
Listen, we're all *possibly* Frank Sinatra's son.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) October 2, 2013
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Mia Farrow said Ronan could "possibly" be Frank Sinatra's son.
7. He loves Beyoncé
I see no good reason why I'm not married to Jay Z and Beyonce.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 27, 2014
I, like many Americans, will always view my life in two parts: life before Beyonce got a haircut, and life after Beyonce got a haircut.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) August 8, 2013
He's unafraid to share his affinity for the singer.
8. He's not into New Year's resolutions
My new year's resolution is 3840×2160.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 1, 2014
Instead, he prefers to make nerdy jokes.
9. He shares candid photos
Only thing better than Black Friday with your sister is Friday with your black sister. pic.twitter.com/f7jzg1vtWL— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) November 29, 2013
Farrow grew up with 12 siblings, his adopted sister Quincy among them.
10. He likes to bridge pop culture and politics
I don't know why Jaden Smith always looks so worried, but I'm gonna guess it's about http://t.co/GFhJDfDPLZ.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) October 22, 2013
He too is concerned about Jaden Smith.
11. He goes to fashion shows
I see skinny people. #nyfw pic.twitter.com/Tv5Mwkv87E— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) September 10, 2013
He cares about his sartorial decisions, and once landed a spot on Vanity Fair's 2013 best dressed list.
12. He's questioning you, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Even Joseph Gordon-Levitt can't figure out if Joseph Gordon-Levitt is asian.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) August 26, 2013
All those investments in surveillance and the NSA still doesn't know if Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Asian.— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) August 10, 2013
One tweet is okay, but two?
13. He's a headline critic
This headline is beneath Time. Though better than their even less subtle runner-up, "Chris Christie Is A Fat Fatty." pic.twitter.com/vf0KuZQitS— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) November 8, 2013
When it comes to the media, he has plenty of opinions -- which is fitting, given he's a part of it now.