The most retweeted and liked Twitter posts of the year in full
8 December 2020, 07:44
All the posts that got the UK talking in 2020.
Twitter has revealed the topics and posts which have been most shared on the social media platform this year, with the coronavirus pandemic dominating the charts.
Here is a look at the most popular tweets and topics in the UK in 2020.
– Top retweeted tweets of 2020
1. @chadwickboseman: “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.”
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
2. @DrAlexGeorge: “Controversial but maybe this is a good time for hospital car parks to be free for NHS staff? Retweet if you agree.”
Controversial but maybe this is a good time for hospital car parks to be free for NHS staff? Retweet if you agree 👊🏼
— Dr Alex (@DrAlexGeorge) March 22, 2020
3. @MarcusRashford: “An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament…#maketheUturn.”
An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament… #maketheUturn
Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020
4. @m_d_mccoy: “George Floyd and I were both arrested for allegedly spending a counterfeit $20 bill. For George Floyd, a man my age, with two kids, it was a death sentence. For me, it is a story I sometimes tell at parties. That, my friends, is White privilege.”
George Floyd and I were both arrested for allegedly spending a counterfeit $20 bill. For George Floyd, a man my age, with two kids, it was a death sentence. For me, it is a story I sometimes tell at parties. That, my friends, is White privilege.
— Mark D. McCoy (@m_d_mccoy) June 1, 2020
5. @MarcusRashford: “I don’t even know what to say. Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.”
I don’t even know what to say.Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020
6. @RealMattLucas: Matt Lucas as Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the latest Covid 19 advice.
— MATT LUCAS (@RealMattLucas) May 10, 2020
7. @NHSMillion: “The spirit of NHS staff is absolutely astonishing.”
The spirit of NHS staff is absolutely astonishing ❤️
Please RT if you’re proud.
WE WILL BEAT THIS!
— NHS Million (@NHSMillion) March 20, 2020
8. @CopThatCooks: “If you’re in trouble dial 999. If you cannot speak, dial 55. We hear you. You are not alone.”
If you're in trouble dial 999.
If you cannot speak, dial 55.
We hear you.
You are not alone. pic.twitter.com/WeoHsNB6ke
— DC Dave Wise (@CopThatCooks) August 17, 2020
9. @gnuman1979: “Quarantine day 6.”
Quarantine day 6. pic.twitter.com/er652Oy3Ki
— jamie (@gnuman1979) March 16, 2020
10. @sandybatchelor: “Our letting agent asked us to make a video of the flat we are basically being forced out of. I wish them the very best of luck.”
Our letting agent asked us to make a video of the flat we are basically being forced out of. I wish them the very best of luck. pic.twitter.com/h3fcOw657w
— Sandy Batchelor (@sandybatchelor) May 17, 2020
– Top hashtags of 2020
#covid19
#coronavirus
#blacklivesmatter
#lockdown
#nhs
#loveisland
#stayhomesavelives
#stayhome
#staysafe
#georgefloyd
– Top five most-liked tweets
1. The death of Chadwick Boseman is announced.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
2. Marcus Rashford shares his happiness over community spirit in 2020.
I don’t even know what to say.Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020
3. Macauley Culkin discusses his age.
Hey guys, wanna feel old?
I'm 40.
You're welcome.
— Macaulay Culkin (@IncredibleCulk) August 26, 2020
4. Andy Milonakis jokes about astronauts choosing to leave Earth during lockdown.
Congratulations to the Astronauts that left Earth today. Good choice
— Andy Milonakis (@andymilonakis) May 30, 2020
5. The NHS UK account responds to the public clapping for key workers on their doorsteps.
That was emotional 💙
— NHS (@NHSuk) March 26, 2020
– Top sports teams
1. Manchester United
2. Liverpool FC
3. Arsenal
4. Manchester City
5. Tottenham Hotspur
6. Leeds United
7. Chelsea FC
8. Newcastle United FC
9. Aston Villa
10. Everton
– Top athletes
1. Marcus Rashford
2. Paul Pogba
3. Lionel Messi
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
5. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
6. Bruno Fernandes
7. LeBron James
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Jack Grealish
10. Virgil Van Dijk
