Mike Fenn
Mike Fenn is a former contributor to the Daily Dot whose beats included Reddit, YouTube, and all things WTF. His work has also appeared in Forbes and News.com.au.
When it comes to Internet fame, McKayla is impressed
An interview with the athlete reveals more than her trademark scowl.
On Nov 8, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Humans of New York shines during Hurricane Sandy
A Tumblr dedicated to portraits of New York City residents may be the best record of how real New Yorkers reacted to the disaster.
On Nov 5, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Facebook checkins may soon come with free Wi-Fi
Facebook is testing a system that would let local businesses offer Wi-Fi access to any customer who checks in on Facebook
On Nov 2, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Gangnam bombing Hurricane Sandy
While most people huddled indoors during Hurricane Sandy, others decided it was time to go Gangnam Style.
On Oct 30, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Online resources for surviving Hurricane Sandy
Emergency agencies and news and weather services all have Twitter and Facebook pages you can access, even if your home Internet has been knocked out.
On Oct 29, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Behind Reddit’s weird obsession with horse masks
Definitive proof that social news site Reddit takes all kinds can be found at the surprisingly popular subreddit, r/HorseMask.
6 horror icons causing a fright online
Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers might not speak in their classic horror films, but they have plenty to say on Twitter.
On Oct 26, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Neil Young chats with himself (and fans) in live Twitter interview
Quotes include “gay is good” and “money money money money money money money,” among others.
On Oct 25, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Lance Armstrong acknowledges stripped Tour de France wins in Twitter bio
Although the disgraced cyclist hasn’t publicly commented on the ruling that erased his 7 Tour wins and banned him from cycling for life, he has acknowledged it in his Twitter bio.
On Oct 23, 2012 by Mike Fenn
The most famous actor you’ve never heard of
Alexander Rhodes’s IMDB entry was catapulted to Internet fame by Reddit. Now the movie extra is trying to return the favor.
Writer increases online productivity by hiring someone to slap him in the face
One entrepreneur drastically improved his productivity with a little physical pain.
On Oct 18, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Reddit interviews writer behind first-ever Reddit-post-to-movie deal
James Erwin’s alternate-history story Rome Sweet Rome started as a Reddit post, and now it’s in development as a Warner Bros. film. Erwin returned to Reddit Tuesday for an Ask Me Anything interview.
On Oct 16, 2012 by Mike Fenn
He couldn’t hear or talk, but he inspired thousands
David Rose found his voice on Twitter and on his blog, “David on Wheels.”
On Oct 15, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Who’s tweeting? New study has the answer
An exhaustive study reveals everything you ever wanted (or didn’t want) to know about Twitter users.
On Oct 12, 2012 by Mike Fenn
Is your “Gangnam Style” dance worth $5,000?
Do the “horse dance.” Make a GIF. Win a pile of money. Even the Daily Dot gave it a try!
On Oct 10, 2012 by Mike Fenn
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