The "Sparrow" in Sparrowhater is widely believed to refer to a specific, unnamed indie game developer who had a public falling out with the account owner three years ago. Since then, the account has dedicated its existence to a single bit: irrational hatred of sparrows (the bird) by proxy.
The immediate reaction was pandemonium.
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Verification originally meant "notable and authentic." It was a signal that a source was trustworthy. Under Elon Musk, verification has become a commodity. Anyone with $8 and a phone number can buy a checkmark. But the system has a flaw: You are not supposed to be anonymous and verified. The "Sparrow" in Sparrowhater is widely believed to
It is this refusal to acknowledge the absurdity that makes the situation so compelling. By staying in character, Sparrowhater has turned verification into the ultimate punchline. Follow for more updates on the verification status
