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.
Chick-fil-A earns hilarious, 5-star Yelp reviews from gay users
“Nothing fills our bellies after an athletic bout of scalding hot man-on-man full penetration intercourse like Chick-fil-A,” user Dan C. wrote.
On Aug 2, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube Guide: “KFC Loves Gays”
KFC’s Colonel Sanders, played by John Goodman, reckons his restaurant is a bit more progressive than Chick-fil-A. Plus: the Star Wars Imperial March as played by a Maytag washer.
On Aug 1, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Turn all photos of Facebook babies into adorable cats
This Facebook plugin might just save your newsfeed.
Warsaw Uprising gets poignant tribute video, “There is a city”
Every Aug. 1, the people of Warsaw, Poland, pay homage to the fallen heroes of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.
Andre Meadows—born a black nerd
Andre Meadow’s Black Nerd Comedy on YouTube is a celebration of gamer and cartoon culture. He just happens to be black.
YouTube right now! Park Jae Sang’s “Gangnam Style”
Just how awesome is MC Park Jae Sang’s “Gangnam Style”? We’ve counted the ways.
On Jul 31, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Riding Shotgun with Zach Anner
The Daily Dot catches up with everyone’s favorite YouTube funnyman before the launch of his Reddit-enabled travel series.
YouTube Guide: “Tip Drill”
“Homo Thugs” Kevin Barnett and Jermaine Fowler are back at it, mocking homophobic gangsta culture. Plus: Professional actors reading Yelp reviews!
On Jul 30, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
In the newsroom with Will of DC—YouTube’s premier anchor
Think of Will Hyde as the Dan Rather of the Internet.
On Jul 27, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube Guide: “Goth Boy”
Geek and Sundry’s “Written By a Kid” chronicles the adventures of Goth Boy, Back to the Future‘s timeline gets fixed, and Nick Offerman gets extremely stoned.
On Jul 25, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Notre Dame cracks down on fans recruiting players online
In a new YouTube video, coaches for the Fighting Irish warn fans not to communicate with prospective players online, to avoid NCAA rules violations.
Former USC Upstate volunteer arrested for YouTube raps
Rap lyrics threatened university’s athletic director.
YouTube Guide: “Highway Scare Prank on Wife”
Manny Perez told the Daily Dot that he spent the first night of vacation on the foldout hide-a-bed over this hilarious prank.
On Jul 24, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube right now! “Mario—Post-It Life”
YouTube’s FinalCutKing recreates Super Mario Bros. with 7,000 Post-Its and a whole lot of patience.
YouTube’s biggest rapper found his voice through fitness videos
He’s better known for “Rapping Book Titles,” but DeStorm Power got his start—and his impeccable physique—through a series of workout tutorials on YouTube.
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