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.
Manly man survives bear attack and lives to tell all
This brute survived three bear encounters.
On Sep 7, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Canvas has the recipe for doctored photos
Founder of take-no-prisoners image board 4chan launches a new, kinder site for messing with friends’ pics.
On Sep 6, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Programmer propagates plushy peashooter
When a programmer takes to needle and thread, this is what happens.
Online complaints that hit the White House
The right of the people to petition the government for redress of grievances now has a website.
On Sep 1, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
U.S. hangs up on AT&T marriage to T-Mobile
The controversial proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile has been blocked by the U.S. Department of Justice — much to the delight of naysayers.
On Aug 31, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Political fighting words
When Rush Limbaugh accuses President Obama of faking his bus tour, a war of words erupts on Twitter.
Jack White and the ICP befuddle fans with new song
A new song from Jack White and the Insane Clown Posse stinks in more ways than one. “Leck Mich Im Arsch” (translates to “Lick me in the arse” in English) has thousands of people scratching their heads, “why?”
Sinead O’Connor wants you
If you’re not named Brian or Nigel, you might have a shot to hook up with the Irish singer.
On Aug 30, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
The people behind @irene
Hurricane Irene boosted Irene Tien’s Twitter followers—but now that the storm has passed, what will she tell them?
On Aug 29, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Holy Batman! Not so holy art
Irish artist takes on Batman, the Catholic Church and other topics in his comics.
Update: Nigeria blast ripples through Twitter
People worldwide are talking about an apparent bombing of a United Nations building in Abuja, Nigeria.
On Aug 26, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
If Aaliyah were still alive, what would she tweet?
The 10th anniversary of the singer’s death prompts tragicomic reactions on Twitter.
On Aug 25, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
I dream in retro
A night of dreaming about classing video games leads to amazing video.
People wish Pat Summit well
Baskeball coach Pat Summit announced she has Alzheimer’s Disease. She gets support from fans on Twitter.
On Aug 24, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Artist powers up childhood video-game memories
When Kent Sheely took a digital icon into the real world, he brought back sweet memories.
On Aug 23, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III
Loading…
