It is not easy being Robin van Persie, André Villas-Boas or David Moyes. The Dutch striker has suffered numerous injuries this season, Villas-Boas was sacked by Tottenham and Moyes has overseen the drastic decline of Manchester United. Arguably more deserving of sympathy are their Twitter alter egos.
Ravi Visvesvara Prasad (@RVP), Ashley van Buren (@AVB) and Sarah Moyes (@moyesy) opened up about the abuse and adoration their Twitter handles generate in a heartfelt conversation after the latter was mistaken for David Moyes' daughter.
"Same thing happened to me a few months back," remarked Ashley of Villas-Boas' sacking. "It's bizarre and frustrating, but it'll (mostly) blow over."
Visvesvara Prasad, bombarded with praise and abuse after Robin van Persie signed for United 18 months ago, warned: "I don't think it will ever stop or blow over. I've had it really bad since aug'12. Kudos to the witty humorous way you handle it."
AVB admitted being AVB has its perks, though.
"My guy gets fired a lot. So I get some breaks," she said.
Moyes v City
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(01 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Stewards stand by the banner depicting Manchester United manager David Moyes at the final whistle after their 0-3 defeat during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 25, 2014. Manchester City won 3-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(03 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United fans display a David Moyes banner during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(04 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(05 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(07 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(08 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes (R) reacts as Manchester City's manager Manuel Pellegrini looks on during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(10 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United fans watch the action beside a banner calling manager David Moyes 'The Chosen One' during during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(12 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(13 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(14 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(15 of18)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes (L) reacts as Manchester City's manager Manuel Pellegrini looks on during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes makes his way to his seat before the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester United manager David Moyes (L) is greeted by mascot Fred The Red as he makes his way to his seat before the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)