austin-powell

Austin Powell


Austin Powell is the former managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.

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This ‘Playboy’ model has no idea how to play guitar

Sometimes it seems like pop music is little more than bad actors with even less talent than clothing.

On Oct 19, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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Is this the worst parking lot exit ever?

They don't call it a 17-point turn for a reason. 

On Oct 13, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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Watch a terrifying motorcycle hijacking from the driver’s perspective

Everything can change in a matter of seconds.

On Oct 13, 2013 by Austin Powell

Crime
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This brother’s heartwarming tribute to his twin will make you call your family

"This video was to show my brother that I do love him and no matter what happens I always will."

On Oct 11, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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This drive-thru prank is like a haunted house on wheels

A skeleton pulls into a drive-thru…

On Oct 2, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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You’ve never seen someone dance to Willie Nelson like this before

He shimmies and shakes, he twirls his head, and does something resembling a bit from the "Thriller" dance. It's incredible. 

On Sep 29, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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This girl’s dance will actually make you hungry for Taco Bell

Everything is better in slow motion. 

On Sep 29, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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90-year-old Holocaust survivor delivers inspiring message for future generations

“Let’s embrace the future and the opportunities, because the future belongs to you.”

On Sep 28, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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Watch a handicapped teen use his robotic arm for the first time

Thanks to three bioengineering students, Dee Faught's reaching for all new heights.

On Sep 28, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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This slingshot tutorial could not have gone worse

That's going to leave a mark. 

On Sep 28, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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The best ‘Breaking Bad’ outtake of all time

This is Aaron Paul's favorite outtake from Breaking Bad. 

On Sep 28, 2013 by Austin Powell

Streaming
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The most bizarre wedding toast you’ll ever see

This six-minute music video plays out like Night at the Roxbury set in the Tron universe and scored by Gary Numan. 

On Sep 26, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture
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Watch a fireman rescue an unconscious kitten

This is what heroism looks like through the lens of a GoPro.

On Sep 26, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s ‘few words regarding this Polaris prize thing’ is a must-read

To quickly summarize, “we love you so much / our country is fucked.”

On Sep 24, 2013 by Austin Powell

Streaming
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The Rihanna selfie that prompted a criminal investigation

“Look who was talking dirty to me," the pop star tweeted on Friday. 

On Sep 22, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture