Muriel Bowser Tweets Gibberish In 'Butt Tweeting' Incident

WASHINGTON -- District of Columbia Councilmember Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) sent a series of accidental -- and somewhat amusing -- tweets on Tuesday afternoon, sparking momentary confusion as her followers tried to figure out what was going on.

@MurielBowser
MurielBowser

P$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

April 10, 2012 5:11 pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® Reply Retweet Favorite

@MurielBowser
MurielBowser

Bb

April 10, 2012 5:11 pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® Reply Retweet Favorite

@MurielBowser
MurielBowser

$$p

April 10, 2012 5:11 pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® Reply Retweet Favorite

@MurielBowser
MurielBowser

$$$p$$$$$$$$p$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$P$$$p

April 10, 2012 5:12 pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® Reply Retweet Favorite

One follower reacted by calling Bowser's Twitter mishap some "[p]retty epic butt tweeting."

The councilmember eventually figured out what had transpired and laughed off the incident.

@MurielBowser
MurielBowser

Yes, I am LOL at myself and my phone. So much for my twitter break. Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday. #locatinglockbutton #Muriel

April 10, 2012 5:35 pm via Twitter for BlackBerry® Reply Retweet Favorite

Here were some of the reactions.

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