Security Guard Takes Over Museum's Twitter with Wholesome Tweets

Hello, my name is Tim and I am the head of security for The Cowboy. I have been asked to take on the additional duty of social media management while the museum is closed. I’m new to this but excited. My team will also continue to protect and monitor the museum. Thanks, Tim Send pic.twitter.com/bPiXD9DoAd

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 17, 2020

Amid the coronavirus closures, people are having to take on new roles in order to keep their workplaces running as smoothly as possible. When the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City closed its doors to help stop the spread, they put Tim, their head of security, in charge of their Twitter account since he was still reporting for duty. And to the delight of the internet, Tim is shining in his new role; he's entertaining us all through this challenging time with his wholesome tweets.

It’s clear that Tim was not prepared to take on the task of social media manager, but it’s this fact that has made his tweets all the more entertaining and heartwarming. The National Cowboy Museum timeline showcases Tim's on-the-fly training. As can be seen on the account, it took some urging from his grandson to use hashtags and tips from his newfound fans on how to incorporate them into a tweet. “I need to use that pound sign from the phone,” Tim wrote in his a-ha moment. “I’m learning!” After mastering the hashtag, Tim was onto selfies—another concept that he wrangled with over a couple of messages.

If you enjoy dad jokes and could use some pure internet content nowadays, scroll down to read tweets that will put a smile on your face.

Tim, the head of security at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, is taking over its Twitter while it's closed during the coronavirus.

This is the hat and eyepatch the Duke wore in the movie True Grit. They are part of our Exhibition about the 2 True Grit. Lots of interesting props and clothes. I’m told I can’t try it on. Hashtag John Wayne. Lucas, my grandson, told me to use hashtags. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/yNO3RP4uA4

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 17, 2020

Tim had never used Twitter before, and his endearing tweets show his on-the-fly training.

Twitter tips, please

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 18, 2020

Sorry, thought I was Googling that. Thanks, Tim

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 18, 2020

We have a very cool photography exhibition right now called Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing that runs through May 20, 2020. Her photographs are very moving. That is a photo of her. She looks like someone I’d want to have a beer with. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/Y63sU1iDC0

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 18, 2020

Here are Woody and his friends from Toy Story. They’re part of our Find Your Western exhibition exploring the West’s role in popular culture. Watched this movie with the grandkids. Tried to catch them moving, Lucas and Keira. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/TEbLWEm8Yh

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 19, 2020

Thanks for all the tips, Friends. Realize I have been doing the hashtags wrong. I need to use that pound sign from the phone. I’m learning! Here’s his costume from True Grit from 1969 courtesy of John Wayne Enterprises. #HashtagJohnWayne Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/AZu7EidGu2

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 19, 2020

Seth in Marketing said people would love to have me take some photos of our Selfie Stations in The Cowboy. Here’s one from the Rodeo Gallery. Enjoy! Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/QrRLuTqBIy

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 19, 2020

Didn’t get the Selfie Station photo quite right. I get it now. Here’s the Selfie Station in the Warhol and the West running through May 10, 2020. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/lDVd8GaIXs

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 19, 2020

As Tim has learned the ins-and-outs of Twitter, he's incorporating more of his wholesome dad jokes…

Hello, Friends. What’s your favorite thing you saw at The Cowboy? #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 20, 2020

Want to borrow some lip balm? You’re looking kind of chapped! Lucas, my grandson, didn’t think it was that funny, but I think you guys will LOL. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim. pic.twitter.com/pbUPTWJu8G

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 20, 2020

Someone suggested I post a Tick Tock. It's from our Warhol and The West Exhibition.
Roy Rogers Alarm Clock c 1951 from The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc TC526.36 #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/FTz9Gp5bZH

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 21, 2020

…and he’s even sharing his celebrity photos!

Got to meet Kevin Costner at last year’s Western Heritage Awards. He was very funny. Unfortunately there’s no dancing at the awards or wolves. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/7Bud5EIrgD

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 23, 2020

Sam Elliott. He got swarmed just trying to walk down the hall. Asked if he needed any help and he said that’s what he signed up for. Quality mustache. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/naGBYfwprJ

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 24, 2020