An Alouette's tweets once referred to a skylark singing on a branch, until that is, CFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson redefined the term on Twitter with his widely-read stream of insights, remarks and quips.
The longtime NFL star, who left retirement to play for the Alouettes, has not made much of an impact on the field but he might be the most-widely read chronicler of Montreal in 2014 as he frequently related his adventures in the city with his over three million Twitter followers.
Johnson's tweets about his bad luck with parking tickets and willingness to suit up for the Canadiens to fight Boston Bruins goons were widely discussed.
But Ochocinco also told the world about his intense desire to spend a winter in the cold and snow and expressed appreciation for a city which welcomed him.
Here are some of Ochocinco's Montreal tweets from 2014.
I took 100 people to see "The Equalizer" in Montreal a week before it was released, I need 142 folks for Mark Wahlberg's movie "TheGambler"
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 10, 2014
@PKSubban1 PK can I move with you until February, not leaving Montreal until I get the weather I deserve...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 25, 2014
No, staying in Montreal so I can enjoy the winter... RT @coffeeisforme: @ochocinco you leaving Canada now that the Als are done?
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 24, 2014
I'm eating brunch at L"Avenue in Montreal & a guy gave me this on a napkin... �� pic.twitter.com/zCoe7ts588
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 21, 2014
Still no snow in Montreal, weather forecast has been a complete tease like a playmate making eye contact w/ you in Heff's mansion...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 1, 2014
RT @CFL: THE SNAP: That time @Ochocinco took 100 strangers in Montreal to the movies. http://t.co/1rPTzlqeRj #CFL pic.twitter.com/yq94UDo0XW
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) September 27, 2014
I'd like to take this time to voice my displeasure w/ the Montreal weather, I spent $200 at H&M on cold weather gear & it's only 50 degrees!
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) September 17, 2014
Have to find a tanning salon to keep my tan dark & even now that the cold weather is here in Montreal...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) August 15, 2014
Listening to Etta James song entitled "A Sunday Kind of Love" on repeat smoking a cigar on the roof top over looking the city of Montreal...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) August 10, 2014
I need to date one of these meter maids in Montreal to solve my ticket issue...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 10, 2014
Going here now �� RT @Archiduchess: Try this one 'l'avenue' 922 mont royal st E .... My fav breakfast in Montreal pic.twitter.com/1xtkPdOalJ
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 4, 2014
I would like to show up uninvited to random people's house for dinner each night in Montreal, would save a ton of money with this tactic.
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) June 30, 2014
Dope‼️RT @BritnellTracy: @MiltStegallTSN and @ochocinco enjoy poutine at La Banquise in Montreal pic.twitter.com/wTMAgKvuh2
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) June 21, 2014
I'm walking to McDonald's on St. Catherine right now. RT @derek82: hi chad where can i find you in montreal ..really want to meet you
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) June 20, 2014
Why are the people so mean in NY and those in Montreal are so receptive to simple smiles, hello's & I love you's?
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) June 6, 2014
The people are very receptive to my love even those who know no English RT @ItsFrankiebaby: What's up son @ochocinco how you like Montreal?
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) May 29, 2014
Going to use the subway system this morning to get to Parc Olympique stadium for work due to the increase in parking tickets I've received.
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 8, 2014
I just kissed a lady on the metro and shes blushing but knows no English...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 8, 2014
