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.
Buzzed: The weekend in deaths, destruction, and humor
We rejoice at a new Flight of the Conchords video while mourning Neil Armstrong and bracing for Tropical Storm Isaac.
On Aug 27, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
San Francisco 49ers support LGBT youth with “It Gets Better” video
Safety Donte Whitner, linebacker Ahmad Brooks, and defensive tackles Ricky Jean Francois and Isaac Sopoaga appear in the inspirational video.
On Aug 24, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
YouTube right now! “Kenan & Kel” supercut
Slacktory compiles every “Aw, here it goes!” uttered by Kel Mitchell in the entire four-year run of Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel. Aw, here it goes …
On Aug 23, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
NYPD disciplines 17 officers for racist comments on Facebook
The officers reportedly posted in a Facebook group attacking Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade, calling parade participants “animals” and worse.
The Hater: How CNN is ruining Facebook with the “I’m Voting” app
Sorry, CNN, but the Hater doesn’t need to see more of his friends’ obnoxious political views in his Facebook news feed.
On Aug 22, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Trendy Dogshaming Tumblr gets a new owner
It turns out that the hottest Tumblr of the moment was started by Tumblr’s Editor-in-Chief, Chris Mohney, and he doesn’t have time to run it. So the site has a (very appropriate) new owner.
Tumblr’s Dogshaming documents dogs behaving badly
You are a bad dog and you should feel bad.
On Aug 21, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
London Mayor Boris Johnson comes out in support of same-sex marriage
As part of the social campaign Out4Marriage, Johnson gleefully endorsed same-sex marriage in a new YouTube video.
On Aug 20, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Buzzed: The weekend in YouTube releases, Tumblr remembrances, and more
Beyoncé released a new single, Morgan Freeman did not join Twitter, and Tumblr remembers Tony Scott.
American-Canadian battle over Costco milk prices plays out on Facebook
Canadians are taking advantage of low milk prices at a Costco in northern Washington State, prompting a Facebook group called “Bellingham Costco needs a special time for Americans.”
On Aug 17, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
The Hater: What’s the deal with Taylor Swift’s new song?
Twitter users, YouTubers, and true Swifties combine forces to solve the mystery behind “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”
On Aug 15, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Victoria, Australia police slam Facebook group for pointing out alcohol checkpoints
The group, called “Victorian Booze and Drug Buses,” is dedicated to helping members avoid the police checkpoints known as “booze buses.”
Saudi Arabia opposes .gay, .vodka and other top-level domain names
.sex, .baby, and .africamagic are just a few of the domains the country would rather do without.
On Aug 14, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Mashup video brings out the worst in Olympic commentators
The Golden Rule apparently doesn’t apply when you’re competing for Olympic gold.
Boo: Internet’s most lovable dog or elaborate Facebook scam?
The adorable Pomeranian—who just did Good Morning America—may be a bit of both.
On Aug 13, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
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