I remember back when Myspace was the big thing, and the thought of joining Facebook was stupid.  Then I finally joined Facebook and loved it.

Then there was the time where Facebook was the big thing and Twitter seemed stupid.  Now I’ve joined Twitter, and I LOVE it.

Social media has always been a way that celebs can connect with fans.  Celebs have their own “official” pages on Myspace and the fan pages on Facebook, but there’s still a disconnect of sorts.  There’s always that feeling it’s just updated by some PR person, and it’s being used as nothing more than another promotion tool.

I’m sure it’s that way with some celebs on Twitter, but Twitter is so easy to use it seems like more and more celebs post tweet updates themselves.  This is awesome news for us Degrassi fans.  Whether it’s Stefan Brogren tweeting while on the Degrassi set, or Lauren Collins telling us where she’s headed for dinner, there’s nothing cooler than seeing a Degrassi star tweet about their activities during the day.

Wait a minute…

…even cooler than that is when you tweet them, and they respond back (but at the same time don’t expect them to respond…they receive tons of tweets a day and it’d be overwhelming for them to try and reply to them all). 

Scott Paterson and Melinda Shankar goofing off in a twitter video.

Scott Paterson and Melinda Shankar goofing off in a twitter video.

For me, it provides a greater appreciation for the Degrassi characters when you get to see the actor that plays them.  Melinda Shankar (Alli) and Scott Paterson (Johnny) are hands down the two most entertaining Degrassi stars to follow on Twitter.  I not only enjoy the banter between the two real-life best friends, but the videos Melinda posts on twitvid are goofy and fun.  Since we only see them on tv it’s hard to fathom celebs doing “normal” things like us everyday people.  However, Twitter allows us to see stars in a newer, more genuine light.  It extends beyond what we see of them when they’re in character on tv, or in an interview on an entertainment show; It’s like you’re getting a sneak peak into their lives.

(NOTE: You can find a list of Degrassi twitter profiles in the sidebar to the right of this blog, under “Degrassi Twitters.”)

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Posted by Kary

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  1. Unknown's avatar

    Samantha Munro now has a real twitter – Confirmed by Melinda
    http://twitter.com/_samanthamunro
    :P

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    THANNKS. great info with twitters and all!! :]

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    Hi Johnny how things with you so if you are available to be looking for what you want as your new love interest or as a Girlfriend i’m that person you been looking for and i’m single to i think you and i have alot in common that we both like i want someone to make out with and having sex with i want children someday and having a family with if you that person let me know i have secrets and i have temper and bad behavior like you i have good side and bad side just to let you know and i dont Embarres people but i do when someone who treats you bad i will protect you and your friends and do bad things for you if you let me do it for you i can do anything for you Johnny just name it.
    Robin Morgan
    I lie to and keep secrets
    and bad stuff that know
    body knows just to let you know that
    i’m like you and Drake.

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    scott is this boyfriend (of melinda) in real life ??
    yes or not ???
    please someone can answer??

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    why does drew always nervous to do something that Zoey wants to do .

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      why does Drew friends don’t like zoe

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    I’m a really big fan. I talk about degrassi every single day. My Fav season, 8 lost in love. Only because Johnny (Scott Paterson)N Allie (Melinda Shankar) were dating. Why did they have to break up?

    I know everyone’s birthday and real name.

    #1 Fan Degrassi

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