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Aja Romano


Aja Romano is a geek culture reporter and fandom expert. Their reporting at the Daily Dot covered everything from Harry Potter and anime to Tumblr and Gamergate. Romano joined Vox as a staff reporter in 2016.

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The Worst Room is the best apartment guide

If you're currently apartment hunting in New York City, we hope you have a sense of humor.

On May 9, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Shit Rough Drafts does “The Great Gatsby”

Paul Laudiero brings Tumblr the proverbial first draft behind works from the Bible to Fifty Shades of Grey.

On May 9, 2013 by Aja Romano

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This 17th-century sword-swinging opera singer will rule the Internet in 2013

She's the hottest renegade outlaw-turned-nun-debaucher-turned opera star you never knew you loved. The Internet is poised to make Julie D'Aubigny a star. Again.

On May 8, 2013 by Aja Romano

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A guide to fandom’s complicated relationship with Orson Scott Card

When Ender's Game hits theaters later this year, a new generation of fans will discover that its author is openly anti-gay.

On May 7, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Meet Regina Reynolds, the girl who took her calculator to prom

Is Regina a junior or senior? Can she take more intangible badassery to next year's prom? If not, well, at least we know she's in good hands.

On May 6, 2013 by Aja Romano

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How 1 question triggered a “Supernatural” fandom meltdown

Was actor Jensen Ackles suddenly stricken with homophobia? Well, this is fandom, and it's a lot more complicated than that.

On May 6, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Twitter teens subvert #followateen with even better #followanadult

After Buzzfeed encouraged Twitter users to "follow a teen," teens struck back with the witty #followanadult hashtag.

On May 3, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Ask.fm cyberbullies claim the life of another teen

Joshua Unsworth. Jessica Laney. Shannon Gallagher. Erin Gallagher. Ciara Pugsley. Now Anthony Stubbs.

On May 1, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Little girls school the comics industry with amazing cosplay

Alexandra Law is turning photos of young cosplayers into actual comic book superheroes. 

On May 1, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Watch the first cartoon about men’s rights activists

Benson's 40-second "But I'm a Nice Guy" paints an ironic picture of the men's rights movement as a tantrum-throwing bully.

On Apr 30, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Meet “Little Witch Academia,” the Internet’s next favorite anime

Will this 26-minute short become a full-fledged anime series? Fans sure hope so!

On Apr 30, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Tumblr made Storyboard editor write his own layoff announcement

Tumblr allegedly added insult to, well, insult, by asking Storyboard's former Editor-in-Chief, Chris Mohney, to write the staff's farewell.

On Apr 29, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Author responds after blogger rips book to shreds—literally

Horror queen Anne Rice still hasn't quite grasped that it's not exactly de rigueur to lash out at readers who don't like your books.

On Apr 29, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Startling campaign comes face to face with gun control

"They Don't Work For You" juxtaposes kids' faces with the faces of Senators who voted against gun control legislation.

On Apr 26, 2013 by Aja Romano

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This Nintendo game rip-off is the best/worst iPhone scam ever

"Super Monster Bros by Adventure Time Pocket Free" isn't a real Nintendo game, but it really charges $99.99 for in-game upgrades.

On Apr 26, 2013 by Aja Romano