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.
When will Twitter learn that rape jokes aren’t funny?
The hashtag #replacebandnameswithrape isn’t funny and is entirely offensive. So why is it trending?
On May 1, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Fire extinguisher parody account hoses Knicks star on Twitter
If you can’t take the (Miami) Heat, it’s best not to punch a fire extinguisher—judging from this hilarious new Twitter account.
Cab driver arrested after graphic hit-and-run accident hits YouTube
The shocking two-minute video, which has been viewed nearly 300,000 times, shows a Montreal cab driver running over a pedestrian.
Zimmerman lawyers plead case on Twitter, Facebook
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Florida teen Trayvon Martin have launched a massive social media campaign to counter supposed media bias.
On Apr 30, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
“Liberals” manipulate Twitter’s algorithm to silence conservative radio host and husband
Chris Loesch has had his Twitter profile suspended four times after opponents repeatedly reported his account as spam.
Have an idea? This Canvas user will draw it
Canvas user mikshaw draws whatever you want him to. The results are amazing.
On Apr 27, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Google “Zerg Rush” to battle invaders on your search page
Google pays homage to the wildly popular Starcraft series with this fun easter egg.
What’s your Klouchebag score?
Programmer Tom Scott tells us about his hilarious new Klout parody clone.
Jose Canseco returns, takes Twitter absurdity to next level
Jose Canseco has returned to Twitter, and we still have no idea what he’s tweeting about.
On Apr 26, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
More allegedly stolen “Vogue” shots discovered by photographer Sion Fullana
One of the photos, which has since been deleted from Vogue Spain’s Instagram account, was cropped, colored, and falsely tagged in Madrid.
On Apr 25, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Twitter suit unlikely to defeat spam
Twitter’s lawsuit against spammers is unlikely to actually fix the problem, says spam expert.
Soccer star Kaká becomes first athlete to reach 10 million Twitter followers
The Brazilian midfielder is more popular on Twitter than Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh combined.
#HelloBrooklyn: Nets anticipate move on Twitter
The New Jersey Nets played its last game in the Garden State earlier this week. On Tuesday, the team teased its new logo.
On Apr 24, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Associated Press tackles the big question: white or dark meat?
Reporter Steve Karnowski gives us the scoop on his next story.
The return of Twitter’s Fail Whale
It might be a bad sign for Twitter’s site, but some users were relieved to see the iconic whale illustration again.
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