We hit the twittersphere to get an idea as to how people were taking this morning's nominations.
Twitter is a hell of a tool for gauging responses to big events happening around the world. It's also a wonderful way to waste time on ARIA nomination morning. To those of you who were busy doing something constructive, we've taken it upon ourselves to package up a few of our favourite tweets of the morning.
If you won't congratulate yourself, how can you expect other to congratulate you, Philip?
Congrats to yourself? “@angusstonemusic: Congrats to Angus for his ARIA nominations - Best Male Artist & Best Blues Roots Album. x”
— Phil Jamieson (@philjamieson) October 3, 2012
ARIA's CEO shows why he's really in this job.
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Just met bananas in pygamas #ARIAs
— Dan Rosen (@Dan__Rosen) October 3, 2012
The fans of one particular act are coming out swinging:
#ARIAsjustice crew have already won . so dont even try other fans
— The Collective ♫ ❤ ♫ (@JessBoomBoom) October 3, 2012
Not everyone can be happy with the nominee list. This guy isn't.
@themusiccomau Lanier WHO? Where is @therickilee !?!
— Julyan Stephens (@julyanxavier) October 3, 2012
You can always count on Frenzal Rhomb to be gracious in accepting their nomination.
Oh shit!We actually did get nominated!Fuck.Clearly, people are fucking retarded.
— Frenzal Rhomb (@Frenzalofficial) October 3, 2012
No idea what this means but the mental image is fantastic.
Most likely to transition slowly into Richard Wilkins. #ARIAs
— Max (@maxbulk) October 3, 2012
Well, yeah... in a roundabout kinda way, we suppose.
Congratulations to the winners of the fine arts awards you guys all rock #ARIAs
— redgrrrl (@redgrrrrl) October 3, 2012
Robbed!
Off to announce some nominees for the 2012 #ARIAs (@aria_official). Fingers crossed for Craig Emerson's "No Whyalla Wipeout".
— Tom and Alex (@tomandalex) October 2, 2012
Is it something to do with facial hair?
One of these things is not like the others RT @themusiccomau Best group: Boy and Bear, Cold Chisel, Hilltops, Jezabels, Temper Trap #ARIAs
— Aleksia Barron (@missaleksia) October 3, 2012
She's talking about us!!!!!!
How do music industry types + performers look so fresh, gorgeous and be so vibey this early in the day!! #ARIAs
— Virginia Gordon (@chatsbury) October 2, 2012
Shane and Angel reunited would be an excellent idea for the ARIA ceremony. #ratings #money #fame #recognition
Thoroughly starstruck on #ARIAs Nominations Day 2012. Spotted Dieter Brummer at the chicken shop on my way back to work!
— Mark Dodds (@markdodds) October 3, 2012
For actual ARIA news, check out the list of nominees and the winners of this year's Artisan and Fine Arts Awards.