Top Tweets: John Lennon Spelling Contest Edition

Caitlin Dickson Dec 8, 2010
Music fans Wednesday remembered John Lennon on the anniversary of his assassination.

Tweeters thoughtfully remembered their favorite former Beatle.

On this sad anniversary let's celebrate John Lennon's life by passing around his likeness via twitter: ((ºjº))less than a minute ago via TweetDeck

Merry Christmas and R.I.P. John Lennon > http://youtu.be/hb2YSAVHmIEless than a minute ago via TweetDeck

"Imagine" is the unofficial theme song of the #dreamact. passing this on the anniversary of Lennon's death? please let it happen...less than a minute ago via TweetDeck



But bad spelling and fast typing led to "Lenon" instead of "Lennon" making its way onto the trends list.


Lenon a Beatle does not make. RIP John Lennon. I love you.less than a minute ago via web

Lenon is trending. It's unfortunate that the anniversary of John Lennon's death is also the day spelling officially died.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck

Jon Lenon wasn't even my favourite Beatle anyway, I always preferred Pawl McKartnee and Jorge Harrysun. Hated that Ringu Star though.less than a minute ago via web

"Lenon" is trending.  Imagine there's no spellcheck...less than a minute ago via Mobile Web

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