Today is Amanda Tapping’s 10-year Twitter anniversary!
Amanda first tweeted on the 8th of October 2009. It was actually Ming-Na (Camille Wray in Stargate Universe) who got her into Twitter. Being a well-loved actress, she quickly gained followers (3000 within two days!) and reached over 100,000 followers in May 2013.
Besides using Twitter to first promote Sanctuary and later her other work, she’s used it to connect with fans and co-workers and share thoughts as well as tidbits of her life.
Time to look back at some funny, inspiring, touching and interesting tweets:
Some tweets from #TappingTuesday. If you don’t know or remember #TappingTuesday, it’s something she started soon after joining Twitter where once a week she would answer questions from fans. Sadly, it was discontinued once Sanctuary ended.
Q #1) @KSenderowska – Hi Amanda! How you're doing? I'd like to ask what is your favourite proverb/saying? Love, Katie.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 2, 2010
A #1, Part 1) Wow that's hard. Here are my top three:
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 2, 2010
A #1, Part 2) Never doubt that one person can change the world. Indeed that is the only thing that ever has.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 2, 2010
A #1, Part 3) It takes far less energy to be kind than it does to be mean.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 2, 2010
A #1, Part 4) Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Everyone.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 3, 2010
Q #2) @puffandruffle – Hi! :D I know getting out of character can be tough. Do you ever accidentally forget to lose the accent off-screen?
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) July 6, 2010
A #2) Only when I'm mad….. :) Swearing in British is so much nicer!
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) July 6, 2010
Q#3) @C0bwebb If Magnus ran into FBI agents like Mulder & Scully wrkng on cases like X-files what wld her reaction be?
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) October 27, 2010
A#3) "It's about time the FBI got a clue." And then she'd be snarky and tell them "the truth isn't out there. :)"
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) October 27, 2010
Q6 a – @Ashley Schalow – A while ago you gave advice on the acting side of the industry.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) March 2, 2011
Q6 b – Do you have any advice for those interested in getting involved in the production side….
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) March 2, 2011
Q6 c – especially as a woman in the sci-fi/fantasy field? You're involvement producing and directing very inspiring.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) March 2, 2011
A6 a – Thank you. As more and more women are taking the helm of projects it will get easier…
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) March 2, 2011
A6 b – We just need to keep pushing the boundaries until we are the norm and not some anomaly. Supporting each other is hugely important.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) March 2, 2011
Q3 – Madi Trupp Hey Amanda! What advice do you have for young women about image and how you deal with the pressure to stay thin & beautiful?
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) April 27, 2011
A3 a – It is not easy! I struggle with it. I am a woman on television and am therefore judged by an insanely unattainable set of standards
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) April 27, 2011
A3 b – I have never fit that standard. I choose life and happiness over image.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) April 27, 2011
A3 c – At the end of the day my family, my friends and my life are far more important than my weight and some wrinkles.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) April 27, 2011
A3 d – I want my face to move when I laugh. I want my daughter to see that too.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) April 27, 2011
Q5 – @Nazmuko – I believe every woman has at least one bizarre object in her purse. Mine is wire cutters. What's yours?
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 1, 2011
A5 – Crayons. Toothbrush. Lip balm. Boring…….. Oh, and a mini naquadah reactor…just in case. ;)
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 1, 2011
Q4- Jenn Scheffler – If Magnus were to have a bumper sticker on the back of her car what do you think it would say?!
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) July 13, 2011
A4 – Honk if you're fabulously abnormal!
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) July 13, 2011
Something to make you smile:
Is it possible to forget you're on Twitter? Answer: yes. I'm such a dork. :)
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) February 24, 2010
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— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) May 9, 2010
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY WONDER WOMEN!!! Hope you're all being worshipped, or at least having your laundry done for you! ;) xoxox
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) May 9, 2010
BTW. I think I pocket tweeted. Is that possible? "T". Hmmmmmm. Must be the aliens hacking my Twitter account. Wrinkly little tricksters.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) May 9, 2010
All of this fuss is so weird. Cause I'm not even … Gulp… 50. Sheesh. Xo
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) August 28, 2015
Right then… I'm clearly 17! ;) RT @Sugared_Fae: @amandatapping You feel as young as you act
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) August 28, 2015
My husband bought this sticker. Am I impressed or peeved? I can't decide…. 🤓 pic.twitter.com/bwfFQhErXM
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) November 14, 2016
True… "flattered" is probably the most accurate. :) RT @ucntcme: @amandatapping I’d go for “flattered”. :)
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) November 14, 2016
Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads out there. Got this shirt for Alan, 'cause that's how we geeks roll. 🤗 pic.twitter.com/fF9longn3e
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 18, 2017
First day of directing on Siren. Beautiful location and we have mermaids!! For real. :) https://t.co/jPkaGvor1K
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) October 19, 2017
Oh yeah. Ps. I’m on instagram. RT @XFchemist: @amandatapping Oh since when are you on instagram?! 😊
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) October 19, 2017
OMG I LOOK FORWARD TO IT!!💕 https://t.co/86PEi2WD65
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) August 28, 2019
She sometimes doesn’t get twitter. Particularly how to correctly reply to direct messages…
I'm a twitter moron. Trying to send response to @GeekSyndicate and it went viral. Oops. Anyway, pinupsforpink.com! Thanks for the support.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) August 19, 2010
Damn. DM went viral. Doh!! Not going anywhere right now folks. Still finishing #HellInAHandbag and start prep on @ContinuumSeries in May.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) April 23, 2013
Doh!! Don't reply to direct messages from messages. How many times do I have to embarrass myself? :) xo
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) July 4, 2014
Darn it. Direct message fail…..again!!!
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) August 31, 2015
Dammit. I did it again. Bloody hell. 🙄RT @XFchemist: @amandatapping you are welcome but I guess this was meant to be a DM 😂
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) March 24, 2016
Yep. Did it again. 🤓RT @YoRocky89: @amandatapping Did you mean to send this as a DM, Amanda? :D
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) March 15, 2017
A few more inspiring / thought-provoking tweets:
Compassion, joy, grace and love. Keep spreading it!! Xo
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) May 21, 2010
'Night sweet tweeps. Live peace. Speak kindness. Dwell in possibility.
And damn it… Just be awesome. 'Cause you are. Xoxo— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 16, 2011
@skyes_m0mmy: Weight is a ridiculous soul sucking issue. Embrace beautiful. I've never been stick thin. Ever. I think I'm ok.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 22, 2011
I have energy. I have a beautiful daughter. I don't ever want her to struggle with air brushed stupidity. It's beyond insane. I choose life.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 22, 2011
There is so much love in this world. It really overshadows all the hate that we hear, if we just listen. Shhh. Listen. Nice. Bliss. Xo
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) June 27, 2013
I'd like a cease and desist on media taking about "how she lost the baby weight" as if growing a human is something to be ashamed of. #rant
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) May 13, 2014
Had another body image talk with my beautiful 9 year old girl. Heartbreaking. Where does she get this??! Support the women in your life. Xo
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) May 13, 2014
Magazines in our house are popular mechanics and national geographic kids. So wtf with body image? It's everywhere. Sadly. Love and protect.
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) May 13, 2014
Okay folks. Rant over. For now. Thanks for listening to Mama heart. You are all beautiful. Xo
— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) May 13, 2014
And a final tweet:
1000th tweet dedicated to all of you!! Thanks for the love and support.
And for being so wonderfully goofy and charmingly gracious. namaste— Amanda Tapping (@amandatapping) October 28, 2011