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April Siese


A former Weekend Editor at the Daily Dot, April Siese's reporting covers everything from technology and politics to web culture and humor. Her work has been published by Bustle, Uproxx, Death and Taxes, Rolling Stone, the Daily Beast, Thrillist, Atlas Obscura, and others. Siese joined Quartz in December 2016.

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‘Numa Numa,’ the world’s first viral video, turns 13

We check back in with its creator, Gary Brolsma.

On Dec 11, 2016 by April Siese

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Everyone in the world is invited to this girl’s quinceañera

You only turn 15 once.

On Dec 8, 2016 by April Siese

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Awful boyfriend learns a gross, important lesson about karma

Dude should've listened.

On Dec 8, 2016 by April Siese

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Where is ‘Damn Daniel’ now?

Keeping up with the meme kids.

On Dec 6, 2016 by April Siese

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Someone found a way to make ‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraisals even more absurd

Turns out kids do come cheap.

On Dec 6, 2016 by April Siese

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Soulja Boy bans Shia Labeouf from entering Atlanta amid rap beef

Just like a real hip-hop artist!

On Dec 5, 2016 by April Siese

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The viral video of a man punching a kangaroo has a tragic backstory

Here's why Greig Tonkins went toe-to-toe with a kangaroo.

On Dec 5, 2016 by April Siese

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This YouTube channel gives your favorite TV intros the DIY treatment

You've never seen 'Law and Order: SVU' like this before.

On Dec 3, 2016 by April Siese

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This rock-climbing cat can go the distance

Go, cat, go!

On Dec 2, 2016 by April Siese

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#How2016CanRedeemItself begins trending—but can this year really get any better?

Not likely.

On Dec 2, 2016 by April Siese

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Ashton J’s mom speaks out about her son becoming a meme

The Honey Bun Baby is the sweet meme the internet's been craving.

On Dec 2, 2016 by April Siese

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The NSFW #GreySweatpantsChallenge evolves into absurd memes

Is that a French horn in your pocket?

On Dec 1, 2016 by April Siese

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This website is literally a never-ending hallway of Jake Gyllenhaal’s face

'I wish I could quit you!'

On Dec 1, 2016 by April Siese

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‘Bode’ is the body-positive meme your fat cat needs

Are you bode?

On Dec 1, 2016 by April Siese

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Let these Justin Trudeau leggings keep you warm this winter

The leader of our neighbor to the north. But, like, down there.

On Dec 1, 2016 by April Siese