The run-down Kingsgate Mall at the intersection of Kingsway and East Broadway is getting some free publicity thanks to a satirical Twitter account that has gained popularity.

The Twitter account @KingsgateMall pokes fun at the 30+ store mini-shopping centre while also honouring its 30+ year presence in the neighbourhood.

The mall owners aren’t complaining as they currently do not have any social media presence, and they happen to have a good sense of humour with the tweets – they think it’s funny. Not to mention that any publicity is good publicity for a shopping centre like Kingsgate Mall and its outdated retailers and facilities.

Friends and students Michelle Hanley and Asha Wozny created the account and started tweeting just before the Christmas holidays. In less than a month, and with 121 tweets to date, the account already has more than 3,200 followers – more than three times as many as downtown Vancouver’s Pacific Centre.

See some of our favourite tweets made by the duo:

Kingsgate, the mall that time forgot.

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 20, 2013

 

Our 690th follower wins a date with the security guard of their choosing!

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 21, 2013

 

Why wait for hours to see Santa at Oakridge or Metrotown when you can see Santa at Kingsgate! No lines and only $5!! (no refunds)

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 21, 2013

 

@_RachelSanders NO WE SAID NO REFUNDS WE HAVE MADE THIS VERY CLEAR pic.twitter.com/gTb3QmuOW3

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 21, 2013

 

DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE AN ELEVATOR? WE DIDN’T EITHER

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) January 7, 2014

 

you should follow our friends at Tinseltown Mall on Instagram for gems like this one http://t.co/UYpdu3ccUP

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) January 8, 2014

 

@pacificcentre hey we have more followers than you and we don’t even have an apple store

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) January 8, 2014

 

@pacificcentre YOU THINK YOU ARE SO COOL WITH YOUR FANCY DEPARTMENT STORES AND YOUR COMPLIMENTARY UMBRELLA BAGS. LOOK WHO IS ON TOP NOW!!!

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) January 8, 2014

 

sorry @pacificcentre. that wasn’t very nice of us.

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) January 8, 2014

 

a lovely mural hidden behind that awkward, too narrow staircase that used to be an escalator but we never replaced it pic.twitter.com/B32sqZbU98

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) January 11, 2014

 

Kingsgate Mall is a great place to get your car insurance! Check out this sweet ride. pic.twitter.com/3bnfbBzLtQ

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) January 12, 2014

 

did you know our ATM dispenses 10 dollar bills! Another great reason to stop by Kingsgate mall pic.twitter.com/VZLzjq4h0D

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 23, 2013

 

friendly reminder that our parking lot is for parking and not for drinking

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 24, 2013

 

Yes, we are open today! Until 5 pm. Last chance to get a photo with Santa (NO REFUNDS, SO DO NOT ASK. DON’T. WE HAVE MADE IT VERY CLEAR)

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 24, 2013

 

ITS BOXING DAY COME DOWN TO KINGSGATE MALL AND BUY YOURSELF WHAT YOU REALLY WANTED FOR CHRISTMAS. A VELOUR TRACKSUIT! NOW ON SALE!!!!

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 26, 2013

 

stop by new ardene concept store 3 scarves for 10 dollars holy shit what a deal

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 17, 2013

 

don’t forget free activity book after visiting Santa. Compliments of Lely’s Books. The word search is fucking hard! pic.twitter.com/B88mn1xXRG

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 18, 2013

 

PEOPLE LOVE US ON YELP pic.twitter.com/NaizZ2V5jz

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 18, 2013

 

Cross that velour tracksuit off your Christmas shopping list! Great gift for moms and grandmas. Only at Ruffles pic.twitter.com/WVD2FNiViU

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 19, 2013

 

friendly reminder that there are NO REFUNDS for pictures with Santa

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 19, 2013

 

wow look at these great backgrounds you can use for your glamour shots AMAZING pic.twitter.com/GSMzKseNST

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 19, 2013

 

Dollar Land is your one-stop shop for toys for the wee ones. So many deals! Check this one out, you’ll love it!!! pic.twitter.com/6XyQWTRbfT

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 20, 2013

 

Perfect stocking stuffers for your loved ones at only a dollar or less! What a steal! pic.twitter.com/QBw7yGNDn3

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 20, 2013

 

we have not one BUT TWO train rides for you to enjoy here at Kingsgate Mall!! #fun #choochoo pic.twitter.com/yv2YsvHols

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 20, 2013

 

wow some terrific glamour shots just like the ones you can get at Kingsgate Mall!!! pic.twitter.com/2Dh5jeNIy2

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) December 29, 2013

 

That weird store without a name that used to be Scalie’s shoes is closed forever. Great retail opportunity for your small business!!!

— KINGSGATE MALL (@kingsgatemall) January 6, 2014