Jordan Valinsky
A former editorial operations specialist and staff writer for the Daily Dot, Jordan Valinsky is a tech reporter and web culture commentator. His work has been published by the Week, Digiday, CNNMoney, Popular Mechanics, Vice, Mic, and Betabeat.
This self-done tattoo is not what you think it is
There’s a post on Reddit titled “Guy posts a picture a tattoo he gave himself that looks like a turd.” But it’s not a turd.
On Mar 15, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
Here’s a surefire way for an airport to lose Facebook followers
An airport outside of London is learning that posting a photo of a plane accident on its Facebook page was probably the stupidest thing ever.
On Mar 14, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
A survival guide for #Directioners and #Beliebers
Here’s what you need to know about the fandoms for the biggest male pop superstars.
Olivia Wilde faces the wrath of angry Beliebers, laughs it off
Established hot person/actress Olivia Wilde is learning never to piss off Beliebers on Twitter after the tween terrorist organization bombarded her with somewhere between 17,000 and 35 million angry tweets.
On Mar 13, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
Mom poses as 11-year-old to protect daughter from sex predator
A British mother posed as a schoolgirl online to protect her daughter from a sex predator, collecting evidence that eventually landed the man on the sex offender registry.
Want to be the next Pope? Apply on LinkedIn
It’s obviously a competitive position, but please don’t submit a Vine resume. That’s a sin not even God would forbid.
On Mar 12, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
28 students suspended for liking Facebook post
The students, who all attend Coláiste Chíaráin in Limerick, were suspended within the last week after the school principal decided that the mob mentality of swarming the post and liking it created a “very unpleasant” situation for the school.
Scottish prisoners use Facebook mobile to score drugs
Scottish prisoners are using Facebook to obtain drugs behind bars, take pictures, and brag about their illegal activities. But now the fun’s over.
On Mar 11, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
Buzzed: Amanda Bynes, Justin Timberlake, and more
A look behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live.
Irish senator coins worst buzz word ever: “fraping”
“Fraping” is a combination of Facebook and rape, and refers to someone making changes to you social media account without your knowledge.
On Mar 8, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
Texas megachurch encourages tweeting for Jesus
Cell phones are not only allowed at Sunday services, they’re encouraged.
Wedding-dress seller faked her own death to scam customers
21-year-old Caroline Oates pocketed $4,500 for “bills, food, loans, and a new fridge freezer.” Here’s how she almost got away with it.
On Mar 7, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
Buzzed: From BBC Radio 1 to “Gilmore Girls”
Kelly Rowland’s new single, Lauren Graham on Twitter, and more
On Jan 21, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
Bored Anthony Bourdain live-tweets “iCarly”
With nothing to do before his new CNN show premieres sometime later this year, travel pioneer Anthony Bourdain has to find a way to entertain himself.
On Jan 2, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
Top 5 hangover home remedies, brought to you by YouTube
Featuring bacon, toast, vitamin C, and Bradley Cooper.
On Jan 1, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky
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