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.
New trailer prompts Grand Theft Auto memories
Anticipation and odd reflection spurred by the new teaser for Grand Theft Auto 5.
On Nov 3, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Fighting unfriending on Facebook with fire
As a recent arson incident illustrates, simple actions on Facebook can have serious real-life consequences.
Pregnancy or hoax—strong support for Justin Bieber
Is Justin about to be a dad? Twitter finds thousands of ways to say, “You’re having my baby.”
On Nov 2, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Harry Potter site to fans: Expelliarmus!
Pottermore, the official Harry Potter site, still isn’t letting in new users—and Potter fans say they’re sick of the wait.
Behind the spammer’s mask, a human
Twitter users find inspiration in the accidental poetry of bots.
On Nov 1, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Muggles mourn Harry Potter’s parents
Yes, many will be partying. But for muggles, Halloween is a particularly sad day.
On Oct 31, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Sharebros just want to share
The imminent end of Google Reader’s sharing option has brought sharebros into the spotlight.
‘Security theater’: Jill Filipovic responds to recent TSA controversy
The lesson learned from responding to an inappropriate note left by a TSA agent: “Don’t tweet anything you don’t want to appear on The View.”
On Oct 27, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Blog about women and marriage becomes TV show
Tracy McMillan’s popular Huffington Post rant first lead to a book deal and now is leading to a TV series.
On Oct 26, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Saved by the Kanye
This popular blog mashes up Kanye West and Saved by the Bell. Naturally.
Stripping the tacky from Halloween is more difficult than you’d expect
Think tasteless Halloween costumes are a nuisance? Students at Ohio University decided to do something about offensive costumes. The results aren’t quite what they expected.
On Oct 25, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Crafting eye candy for Halloween
You’re not going to find these tempting Etsy treats at your average grocery store.
MTV looks for love at Occupy Wall Street
MTV is going to film an episode of True Life at Occupy Wall Street. We’re not making this up.
On Oct 24, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
These costumes are a treat
If you’re sick and tired of the same ol’ Halloween costumes, you might take a trip to Etsy.
Awwcupying Wall Street
A new Tumblr account captures the cutest and fuzziest protesters of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
On Oct 21, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
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