Fernando Alfonso III
Fernando Alfonso III served as an early Reddit and 4chan reporter and the Daily Dot’s first art director until 2016. He’s gone on to report at Lexington’s Herald-Leader and at the Houston Chronicle.
Neil deGrasse Tyson stars in yet another meme
The Internet has helped make Neil deGrasse Tyson a science superstar. Now Canvas has turned him into yet another meme.
On May 9, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Watch “Pencilhead HQ,” a hand-drawn surrealistic montage
Set to Fatboy Slim’s “Right Here, Right Now,” this animation sequence features everything from The Wall to Ponyo.
Soccer star James McClean signs off Twitter after death threats
The 23-year-old Sunderland A.F.C. player was threatened twice after being named to the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 team.
Beastie Boys’ classic song becomes an infographic
“(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)” is illustrated poignantly in colored dots.
On May 8, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
The many faces of Canvas
Ever wonder the users of Canvas look like? Check out these cool self-portraits.
Soccer star James McClean receives death threats on Twitter
The Northern Ireland player was recently named to the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 team, a move that drew severe backlash online.
Photo gallery: ‘Roid rage at ROFLcon III
The kitsch and famo’s descent on MIT last weekend was captured with our favorite 1940s technology.
On May 7, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Nyan Cat meets Me Gusta
Here’s what happens when you put the creators of two ubiquitous Web creations together.
On May 4, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Tanning bed mother burned on Canvas
A New Jersey woman who allegedly took her six-year-old daughter tanning has become the latest meme to grab Canvas’s attention.
Le Meme creator breaks down le GIF
GIF artist and curator Jonathan Vingiano explains the recent resurgence of GIFs on the Web.
The animated history of the GIF, the internet’s favorite format
It’s officially pronounced ‘Jif,’ according to the creator.
On May 3, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Reddit sleuths help catch hit-and-run driver
After having his car totaled and his back “pretzled” at a stop light, a Reddit user turned to the community to help find the alleged perpetrator. The driver has now been charged.
NYC department of education to crack down on teachers’ social media presence
In order to avoid scandal on Facebook or Twitter, schools are treating teachers like students.
On May 2, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Canvas images the other side of Iron Man
Canvas takes a literal page from children’s coloring book in celebration of The Avengers.
Oblivious subway rider turned into meme
Your perfect match could be reading this story, right now. Click to find out!
On May 1, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
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