Chase Hoffberger
Chase Hoffberger reported on YouTube, web culture, and crime for the Daily Dot until 2013, when he joined the Austin Chronicle. Until late 2018, he served as that paper’s news editor and reported on criminal justice and politics.
YouTube Guide: “Temper Tantrum”
Supercut impresario Zach Prewitt puts together a whole lot of yelling and screaming. Plus: A squid’s membrane goes somewhat insane when Cypress Hill plays.
On Aug 24, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Social change through silly songs: Taylor Ferrera strikes a chord on YouTube
“Legitimate Rape” wasn’t Taylor Ferrara’s first political satire hit on YouTube—and it won’t be her last.
How to write a comment for the Daily Dot
Learn from the master of trolling, Erik Hoffstad of Internet Comment Etiquette.
YouTube Guide: “Cops: Skyrim”
Whatcha gonna do when the town guards come for you? Plus, Ryan Higa discovers the best joke ever.
On Aug 23, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Daym Drops feeds Reddit a super official video AMA
The YouTube food reviewer whose take on Five Guys Burgers and Fries made him an overnight star answers Reddit’s questions in a new video.
The Daily Dot takes the Cinnamon Challenge
And YouTube beat reporter Chase Hoffberger lives to tell the story.
YouTube Guide: “Pun Hunting in the Kitchen”
Pleated-Jeans’ Jeff Wysaski gets baked, toasted and fried and delivers a heaping spoonful of kitchen-themed puns. Plus: Should paper airplane flying be an Olympic sport?
On Aug 22, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube announces mobile monetization
Prominent content creators said the change could lead to a drastic increase in revenue for YouTube stars.
YouTube’s Scott Bradlee might be responsible for Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger’s engagement
Only in the hands of Motown cover artist Scott Bradlee do Avril Lavigne and Nickelback make sweet music.
YouTube Guide: “LEAKED Official iPhone 5 Promo Video—Keynote 2012”
Wait until you see the iPhone 5 prototype Adam Sacks got his hands on! Plus: Eclectic Method remixes noted actor and cool guy Bill Murray.
On Aug 21, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube right now! Taylor Ferrera, “Legitimate Rape”
Singer-songwriter Taylor Ferrera’s latest track is a musical response to Rep. Todd Akin’s recent controversial comments about “legitimate rape.”
Rep. Todd Akin posts apology video to YouTube
Rep. Todd Akin used YouTube to apologize for his controversial comments about “legitimate rape” and to announce that he will not drop out of his race for U.S. Senate.
YouTube Guide: “Honest Trailers: The Hunger Games”
The Screen Junkies pull no punches in their honest trailer for the latest big DVD release, The Hunger Games. Plus: The Ghostbusters theme played by eight floppy disk drives.
On Aug 20, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
The World Wide Web turns 21
Get down, World Wide Web. It’s time to party.
Arrested man found on YouTube firing a pistol from a car
Vancouver, Wash. police discovered a video of Ronnie “Ron Gotti” Wynn firing a .45 and an Airsoft pistol from car.
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