The internet is loving the Cowboy Museum's Twitter account updates from their head of security amid coronavirus

By Tommy Brooksbank

Video by Gabriella Abdul-Hakim

Tim is new to social media, and the Internet says, "Howdy, partner!"

As the head of security of Oklahoma City’s National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Tim was put in charge of the organization’s social media accounts while its doors remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"I’m new to social media but excited to share what I am told is called 'content' on all of the The Cowboy’s what I am told are 'platforms' including the Twitter, the Facebook, and the Instagram," Tim, who declined to give his last name to “GMA,” wrote in his first Instagram post.

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Hello Friends, my name is Tim and I am the head of security for The Cowboy. I have been asked to take on the additional duty of social media management while the museum is closed. I’m new to social media but excited to share what I am told is called “content” on all of The Cowboy’s what I am told are “platforms” including the Twitter, the Facebook, and the Instagram. My team and I will also continue to protect and monitor the museum and grounds. Thanks, Tim We are required to smile in our official photos. Send.

A post shared by National Cowboy Museum (@nationalcowboymuseum) on Mar 17, 2020 at 2:15pm PDT

Tim’s 'content' comes in posts showing off the museum’s displays, highlighting a hat John Wayne wore in Paramount Pictures’ 1969 film "True Grit" and the 1903 Remington painting "Ray’s Troops."

This is the hat and eyepatch the Duke wore in the movie True Grit. They are part of our Exhibition about the 2 True Grit. Lots of interesting props and clothes. I’m told I can’t try it on. Hashtag John Wayne. Lucas, my grandson, told me to use hashtags. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/yNO3RP4uA4

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 17, 2020

Here’s another cool Remington painting. Can you spot the great mustache? It’s called Ray’s Troops, ca 1903. Oil on board. Gift of Albert K. Mitchell, 1975.19.4 #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/vN8ZEqA8wy

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 25, 2020

Tim has also posted plenty of throwback pics with a few of his favorite celebrities- including Sam Elliot and Kevin Costner.

Sam Elliott. He got swarmed just trying to walk down the hall. Asked if he needed any help and he said that’s what he signed up for. Quality mustache. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/naGBYfwprJ

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 24, 2020

Got to meet Kevin Costner at last year’s Western Heritage Awards. He was very funny. Unfortunately there’s no dancing at the awards or wolves. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/7Bud5EIrgD

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 23, 2020

But what may be Tim’s biggest draw is his wholesome attempts to navigate the museum’s online presence with a dad’s sense of humor.

Logging off so I can saw some logs. LOL. See you all Monday. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 22, 2020

Here are those guys from my mug earlier. It’s called Coming Through the Rye and was made by Frederic Remington and is cast no. 14 in 1918 by Roman Bronze Works. You know these guys must have been loud. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim. pic.twitter.com/SaLXADnpZA

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 24, 2020

Good night, Lucas and Keira. Have cowboy dreams!

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 20, 2020

Thousands of users have showered Tim with likes, shares and retweets, spreading the word about the lovable social media phenom. Heather praised Tim for brightening up her Twitter feed during a particularly dark time.

Tim, you are a national treasure.

I'm really glad they let you run the museum's Twitter account. Thanks for brightening our feed!

— Heather ☻💀👻😈 #AcePride (@MyLaundryStinks) March 21, 2020

Anjoli Fry is hoping Tim is here to stay.

If this doesn't become your permanently assigned duty (managing this Twitter account) then I and a lot of other folks will be very sad. @ncwhm , please keep Tim in charge of your account!

— Anjoli Fry (@Anjoli84) March 20, 2020

Gina Anderson, the museum's communications strategist, revealed she got together with the organization's digital content manager once they received word the museum would close and asked Tim if he could help out.

"We wanted to find a way to keep our audience engaged and he was happy to participate," said Anderson. "We didn’t anticipate how much Tim’s authentic voice for the museum would resonate with people during this difficult time."