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 right now! “Henri le chat noir, love Anais Mittins”
Henri the cat’s got a suitor, and she’s not playing hard to get.
On Jul 13, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
How a papier-mâché Tom Hanks statue almost scammed Kickstarter for $9,000
Wonderment Consortium’s absurd project didn’t succeed, but they’re worried it could have.
YouTube Guide: “The Dark Knight Rises Leaked Fight!”
YouTuber Steve Greene reenacts pivotal fight scene between Batman and Bane.
On Jul 12, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube Guide: President Obama’s “99 Problems”
Mitt Romney ain’t one, according to this parody rap by Iman Crosson.
On Jul 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Ouya could smash Kickstarter records
Ouya, a gaming console that would create a streamline from your Android phone to your TV, celebrated Kickstarter’s most profitable first day ever Tuesday.
YouTube right now! Gary Oldman reads R. Kelly
Your move, Shatner.
Florida State football player tweets about killing cops
The threatening tweets by Tyler Hunter will likely earn the defensive back more than a few laps around the track this summer.
On Jul 10, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube Guide: “Share It Maybe”
Even the Cookie Monster can’t resist Carly Rae Jensen’s hit single. Plus, meat for breakfast and the science of superheroes.
Nicolas Cage and the birth of the resumeme
College student Vanessa Hodja accidentally submitted a jarring photo of the actor instead of a résumé to a potential employer. Hilarity ensued.
The Oatmeal shows the money
Here’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the money shot.
YouTube Guide: “Hannah Montana Coon Repellent”
Plus, professional driver Ken Block tears up the streets up of San Francisco and Andrew Hales demonstrates “Handshake Confusion.”
On Jul 9, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube’s premium channels could premiere in France by October
YouTube is reportedly looking to create professional channels in France.
Kickstarter will launch in the U.K. this fall
The popular crowdfunding platform is about to take its first step outside U.S. borders. Could the rest of Europe be next?
YouTube Guide: “Orangutans learn to use iPads”
Plus: The return of the Tweekly News, Cool Kids Table, and Shay Carl.
On Jul 6, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
YouTube joyrider gets served papers for reckless driving
Two days after posting a 200 kph joyride to YouTube, a Canadian teenager ended up in the hot seat in court.
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