Why the shock? Because X’s current verification system (X Premium) requires either a government ID, a verified phone number, or a subscription payment of $8/month (or $16/month for Premium+). For a parody or "troll" account like Sparrowhater, getting verified usually requires breaking the platform's rules against "misleading identities."
The bird regained its composure. It settled back on the sill, preened a wing, and looked at him again. It didn't care about the flash. It didn't care about the post. It didn't care that he was Verified. It just wanted the crumb. sparrowhater twitter verified