How To Write Better Status Updates on Facebook

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Take your status updates from lame to LOL with these simple steps.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A computer with internet access
A Facebook account
Wit

Step 1: Ask questions

Entice people with questions. Ask for advice or recommendations on anything from the mundane to the absurd. People love to give their opinion.

Tip: Remember that your status updates go out to many people; keep it clean.

Step 2: Mention what you should be doing

Write about what you should be doing instead of updating on Facebook. This not only lets people know what you're doing, it gives them something to relate to: using Facebook as a colossal time-suck.

Step 3: Don't use inside jokes

Avoid inside jokes. Not everyone in your network has to understand your sense of humor, but eighth-grade nicknames and made-up words will endear you to no one.

Step 4: Be mysterious

Conjure an air of mystery. Post an update that demands an explanation, and you'll have your friends begging for more.

Tip: If you go mystery, make sure your explanation isn't tedious.

Step 5: Beware of babies

Use baby-related posts sparingly. Their nap times and bodily functions are of little interest to anyone but you.

Step 6: Make it easy

Don't try too hard. Status updates should be short bursts of brilliance -- the less you think about them, the better they'll be.

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[milktatious]

You will need:

internet access

Facebook account

No fucking really!?

[TheEntitySeven]

im not one of those 30 million

[crazaychic003]

None Of These Facebook Statuses Are Worth Posting ?!

Lmfao honey, no one cares about these lame ass statuses.

[waterdragon1908]

I have never updated my status, facebook is so stupid.. -_-

[jasonx0017]

Q: Where can I get a cheap, decent haircut?

A: I got one for free on facebook.

[alinka2111]

step 1 : don't right about your life !

'im eating nachos ! im taking a shit !'

WHO THE FUCK CARES ?

[Thepapeman]

at least 15,000 people update there status 5-10 times a day

[RazyBindy]

keep it clean ????

i said fucking pice of shit on fb

and i got 50 likes...

[alexpayanjr]

isnt that for twitter



[Deadkyd]

@TheEntitySeven WE ARE THE 1 PERCENT!!!! XD

[chasebarnette37]

how to be a homo

step 1:Go to (YOUR NAME).homo.com

step 2: Enjoy!

[xojackiexo123456789]

......The world is getting more stupid i swear. howcast is running out of ideas...