Lauren Rae Orsini
Lauren Rae Orsini is a web culture reporter who specializes in anime and the business of fandom. Her work has been published by Forbes and Business Insider.
Tumblr embraces censorship to “Protect the Net”
The censorship on Tumblr today effectively alerts users to the potential consequences of the Stop Online Piracy Act.
On Nov 16, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Mario creator could use a turtle shell for his birthday
Reddit celebrates the birthday of video game guru Shigeru Miyamoto, amid lukewarm reviews of his latest game and controversy with PETA.
The Situation takes Abercrombie to court
Abercrombie & Fitch continues to take a public beating across social media platforms for its botch marketing stunt, due to a new lawsuit filed by The Situation.
Occupy Twitter: No-tents ruling animates Wall Street protest talk
A judge allows protesters back into the downtown New York City park, but won’t let them occupy it.
On Nov 15, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
YouTubers compile Skyrim’s funniest glitches
If you’re already tired of playing Skyrim, you can head over to YouTube to watch compilations of the game’s glitches.
On Nov 14, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Rollin’ with Zach trailer debuts
This stand-up comedian who sits down for laughs is about to debut on Oprah’s network—and from the looks of it, a hit may be in the works.
Skyrim Rap
British “geeky rapper” takes on Skyrim. What’s not to love?
Occupy C-SPAN? House leader interrupted on live television
At an event at Rice University in Texas, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was abruptly cut off by supporters of Occupy Houston.
11-11-11
For some, it’s just another Friday. But for a lot folks, 11-11-11 has special meaning.
On Nov 11, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
A hospital of hilarity
Inspired by the Tumblr blog Awkward Stock Photos, the Daily Dot found a few memorable and surreal hospital scenes.
On Nov 9, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Behind The Kitten Covers, a Brooklyn songwriter and label owner
The Kitten Covers creator knows a thing or two about vinyl records. Alfra Martini is a promising songwriter who also runs an indie music label.
Taking the bait on Ashley Madison’s controversial ads
Ashley Madison’s dating service may be “discreet,” but the site’s overtly offensive advertising strategy certainly isn’t.
Cat scratch fever
Kittens + classic album covers = The Kitten Covers, an instant Tumblr success story.
On Nov 7, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Did Southwest Airlines join the Mile High Club?
Southwest Airlines’ latest Twitter folly involves a retweet that wouldn’t be allowed onboard.
On Nov 4, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
The ‘Ice Cream of the Future’ now a thing of the past
“No flying cars, no jet packs,” and now no “Ice Cream of the Future.” Twitter laments and mocks the demise of Dippin’ Dots.
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