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.
Win a bet—drink your own urine
One redditor drinks his own urine because he won a bet (not lost) having to do with the show, Breaking Bad. Warning: SPOILER ALERT for Breaking bad.
On Oct 10, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Columbus Day dissed
Columbus Day is being celebrated and derided by the masses.
Stretching the Canvas: Meme-ingful art
Users of Canvas were full of memes and meaningful art alike this week. Check it out for some weekend fun.
On Oct 7, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Industry giants and politicians reflect on Apple CEO’s life
Steve Jobs’s work and life affected everyone from the individual sitting alone with her computer to industry titans and politicians. Many weighed in upon his death.
On Oct 5, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Mourning a hero: Steve Jobs, 1955-2011
Apple’s cofounder and chairman has died.
RIP, Fred Shuttlesworth
Quotes, videos, and photos shared online give depth and meaning to the observance of a civil-rights activist’s passing.
Hard times for the other 99 percent
People are turning to a new Tumblr to share their stories about hard times, including unemployment, homelessness and job loss. And they also support each other.
Hank Williams Jr.’s Rowdy Friends banned
After Hank Williams Jr. likened President Obama to Hitler, ESPN pulled his iconic song from Monday Night Football.
On Oct 4, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Twitter fumble for Bernard Berrian
Big-time Twitterers know to rise above the fans and critics who try to grab attention by directing messages to famous accounts. Minnesota Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian made the mistake of paying attention to the catcalls.
Amanda Knox pleads her innocence
Amanda Knox, the American sentenced in Italy for killing her roommate pleads her innocense and Twitter for the most part, believes her. Now they await a vedict in this appeals court.
On Oct 3, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Stretching the Canvas: The best images this week
The first installment in a new series that looks back at the week’s best images from Canvas, the new social media platform from 4chan creator Christopher Poole.
On Sep 30, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Arrivederci Kobe Bryant
He’s heating up: Kobe Bryant’s negotiations with the Italian basketball team Virtus Bologna trends hard Twitter
Donald Rumsfeld and others take to Twitter after the death of al-Awlaki
Reaction to the death of Anwar al-Awlaki, an American cleric with ties to Al Qaeda, spread quickly and varied strongly on Twitter.
Why tweets are kosher on Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish High Holy Days are serious business. Except on Twitter.
On Sep 29, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Ben Wallace, from lockout to lock-up
He’s heating up: Off the court and online, Detroit Pistons star forward Ben Wallace gets rejected on Twitter following his arrest.
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