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.
Reddit cofounder continues to fight SOPA
While voting on the Stop Online Piracy Act has been delayed, Alexis Ohanian uploaded another video to YouTube in opposition to the bill, stating “The solution is innovation, not legislation.”
On Jan 16, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
The Morning GIF: Monday, January 16
Tina Fey might not have won the award for Best Actress in a TV Series at the Golden Globes last night, but the “30 Rock” star managed to still steal the spotlight.
Reddit pot nonprofit goes up in smoke
The creator of the popular Reddit section, r/trees, used his pot-loving audience to raise nearly $4,000 for a nonprofit that never existed.
“On the Road” gets the brospeak treatment
Jack Kerouac defined American masculinity for decades. Now the Tumblr generation is redefining it.
On Jan 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Friend Zone Johnny gets “married”
At least on Facebook, Johnny Solis won’t be Alone Forever.
On Jan 12, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Twitter accounts hacked by Ron Paul supporters
A few high profile Twitter accounts were hacked apparently in support of Ron Paul.
On Jan 11, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
No “giggle-ment” in Sinéad’s latest tweets
The troubled singer says she needs help.
How Twitter can fight cholera
A study shows Twitter could have detected a cholera outbreak in Haiti far faster than traditional methods.
Occupy Wall Street protesters reclaim Zuccotti Park
For the first time since mid-November, protesters were allowed to return to Zuccotti Park, the focal point of the Occupy movement.
Pseudonymous people comment more
If you’re using your real name, it’s less likely that you’ll comment than if you’re using a pseudonym.
On Jan 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
The Morning GIF: Tuesday, January 10
Some redditors would like to choke this chicken, which was previously featured in a Domino’s Pizza commercial.
Tebowing into the Twitter record books
Quarterback sets U.S. tweets per second record during the Denver Broncos upset victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
On Jan 9, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Who called Beyoncé’s baby “Lay-Z” first?
The Daily Dot investigates a case of rampant Twitter plagiarism.
Racist Papa John’s receipt causes Twitter firestorm
“Lady chinky eyes” is hardly what this Twitter user expected to see on her Papa John’s receipt.
On Jan 8, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Stretching the Canvas: Mayan memes, Christmas tidings and Giorgia A. Tsoukalos
Image board Canvas was obsessed this week with Mayan memes, Christmas tidings and Giorgia A. Tsoukalos.
On Jan 2, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
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