Review: CNN docuseries 'Breaking the Bird' explores Twitter's rise from 'Ketchup' to Musk takeover
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The docuseries "Breaking the Bird" chronicles the rise of Twitter from its inception by its co-founders, including Jack Dorsey and Evan Henshaw-Plath, to its current status under Elon Musk. It explores early name ideas like Ketchup and showcases the idealistic nature of the creators who aimed to foster human connections. The nostalgia of the early Twitter days and the revolutionary impact of its 140-character tweets on social media and world events are central themes.
At one point, the co-founders of a San Francisco start-up thought of calling the social media platform they were creating Ketchup, but ended up with Twitter.
The docuseries "Breaking the Bird" details Twitter's history, showcasing its co-founders' idealism and unexpected influence on social media and world events.
Critics were provided with only the first two episodes of 'Breaking the Bird,' which highlights the nostalgia of early Twitter's 140-character limit.
Evan Henshaw-Plath recalls a pivotal moment when Jack Dorsey wore a T-shirt with his phone number to see if anyone would call, promoting human connection.
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