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.
Tumblr political blogger disappears from lists of top editors after protest
Online controversialist Alexander Ryking has dropped off Tumblr’s list of top political bloggers. Was a petition to out him successful?
On Feb 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
He calls himself photocopier—but his art on Canvas is all original
Joe Paulfreyman continually wows the imageboard community Canvas with his graceful style and creativity.
It’s a moot point with Poole on Canvas
Canvas loves its memes, even when they’re moot—or maybe especially when they’re moot.
On Feb 16, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
How Reddit got the scoop on Colbert’s bad news
Two redditors presented evidence of why Stephen Colbert cancelled this week’s tapings of “The Colbert Show.”
Canvas protests ACTA copyright-enforcement treaty
The cleverest way to register your political views? Make a meme out of them.
On Feb 15, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Why Twitter killed Chris Brown
Rumormongers seek status, amusement—and sometimes revenge.
Adele’s ex-boyfriend kisses and tells in parody account
See what’s on the other side of Adele’s “Cold Shoulder.”
Hangout with the team behind the Large Hadron Collider
Physics and social media will collide this afternoon in a Google+ Hangout.
After 82 years, Lionel and Ellen Buxton know a thing or two about love
The British couple are sharing relationship tips on Twitter.
On Feb 14, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Make the perfect Valentine’s Day meme
Sticker, remix, and post your love on Canvas.
Sweet emotion: The best of Twitter’s candy-heart rejects
Chances are you won’t see these notes printed on any Sweethearts this Valentine’s Day.
Love doesn’t always conquer on Twitter
This striking, interactive map charts mentions of love and hate on Twitter from around the world.
The Grammy Awards in memes
From Deadmau5 to Nicki Minaj, the music-awards ceremony drew deep inspiration from the inside jokes of Web communities.
On Feb 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Saudi journalist’s tweets yield death threats
Hamza Kashgari’s pretend conversation with Islam’s holy figure led to his arrest.
On Feb 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
On Canvas, a monocycle meme picks up speed
All the images fit to sticker from the photo-remix community!
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