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.
Talk Like a Pirate Day goes corporate
Will Talk Like a Pirate Day still be fun now that business has taken it over?
On Sep 19, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Is Twitter like high school?
Ever wondered what would happen if Twitter was just like high school? If you have, you might have been tweeting about it today.
On Sep 15, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Being Internet famous just isn’t the same
Baltimore’s Kevin Bolk, the artist behind Sucks to be Weegie has learned, “Internet famous does not equal real famous.”
On Sep 13, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
American Apparel contest spoiler gets the most votes
Nancy Upton entered American Apparel’s The Next Big Thing contest as a form of protest, then she won. Will American Apparel acknowledge her?
Best Roommate Ever has fame — not fortune
A great ad on Craigslist brings one man fame—and homelessness. No worries. Wade Cothran is having the time of his life.
On Sep 12, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
American Apparel’s new “plus” sizes aren’t fitting well for many
American Apparel releases new XL sizes to mild applause. Then, tongue firmly in cheek, calls people who wear the new XL size “The Next Big Thing.” Needless to say, a few “plus-sized” Internet fashionistas are taking issue.
On Sep 8, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Don’t be a depression dog: Meme Generator is looking fresh
if you thought that Meme Generator was a big megalopolis company, think again.
Orson Scott Card called antigay
People call out renowned science-fiction author for what they say is antigay writing.
On Sep 7, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Every day he’s shuffling
Rapping about Magic:The Gathering may not get these rappers a top 40 hit, but likeminded listeners keep pressing “play.”
Tumble-free Saturday
Was a protest of Tumblr successful? It’s hard to tell.
On Sep 6, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Facebook’s sneakiest ads yet
A new ticker feature on Facebook showing updates from friends also hosts advertisements, and users are upset.
On Sep 1, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Protesting loud with silence
Bloggers are hoping to send Tumblr a loud message with a silent protest.
On Aug 31, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Facebook offers bounty to hackers
In a move controversial with many users, Facebook is offering a “bug bounty” to any hacker who finds a security issue and reports it.
Bloombito un hito en Twittero
Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks Spanish — not so much. One Twitter user has fun with his Bloombito-isms.
On Aug 29, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
On Wikipedia, teens top Hurricane Irene experts
Anyone can edit a Wikipedia article—and 17-year-old Hylian Auree is proving one of the most valuable editors on a much-read Hurricane Irene page.
On Aug 27, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
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