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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Meet the dancing king of Instagram

This guy has mastered the art of the "Super Selfie."

On Sep 22, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

Here’s all the inspiration you’ll ever need to rake leaves

Kent Petersen had finally finished raking all of the leaves in his backyard when Butch "decided to help."

On Sep 22, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

This Vine stunt could not have gone worse

If there’s one thing you can possibly take away from this video, it’s this: “Don’t do it for the Vine.”

On Sep 18, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

Best home improvement ever swaps water plumbing for beer

This is one prank you'll wish your friends would play on you.

On Sep 17, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

Here’s the ‘Gay AIDS Ring’ video Pat Robertson doesn’t want you to see

The Christian Broadcasting Network has spent the past two weeks trying to wipe Robertson's comments off the Web.

On Sep 14, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

This is the most bizarre political ad you’ll see all year

If elected mayor of Minneapolis, Jeffrey Wagner promises he will not "go to the strip clubs anymore.”

On Sep 14, 2013 by Austin Powell

Tech

Dude scores date with Meghan McCain on Reddit

Slow clap.

On Sep 14, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

Here’s why you should never twerk in front of lit candles

“I tried making a sexy twerk video for my boyfriend and things got a little too hot.”

On Sep 6, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

This slow-motion wedding video will renew your faith in love

This is what the perfect wedding reception looks like in 160 frames per second.

On Aug 30, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL

At the Talkhouse, musicians—not critics—sound off

Michael Azerrad's new music site has become a daily must-read on a number of levels.

On Aug 26, 2013 by Austin Powell

Streaming

The best Japanese commercial that never was

Turns out you can get people to do just about anything if they think it’s for a Japanese commercial.

On Aug 25, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

This 96-year-old man wrote the most heartbreaking song of the year

Fred Stobaugh's poignant tribute to his late wife of 72 years, “Oh Sweet Lorraine,” captures a lifetime in a song.

On Aug 25, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL

Watch Aaron Paul’s audition tape for ‘Breaking Bad’

This should help tide you over until tonight's episode.

On Aug 25, 2013 by Austin Powell

Streaming

This prank is “Extreme Makeover” gone terribly wrong

This is some serious, next-level trolling.

On Aug 10, 2013 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

You’ll never text while driving again after watching this documentary

Werner Herzog has managed to elevate the public-service announcement to the level of high art.

On Aug 10, 2013 by Austin Powell

IRL

Meet the dancing king of Instagram

Here’s all the inspiration you’ll ever need to rake leaves

This Vine stunt could not have gone worse

Best home improvement ever swaps water plumbing for beer

Here’s the ‘Gay AIDS Ring’ video Pat Robertson doesn’t want you to see

This is the most bizarre political ad you’ll see all year

Dude scores date with Meghan McCain on Reddit

Here’s why you should never twerk in front of lit candles

This slow-motion wedding video will renew your faith in love

At the Talkhouse, musicians—not critics—sound off

The best Japanese commercial that never was

This 96-year-old man wrote the most heartbreaking song of the year

Watch Aaron Paul’s audition tape for ‘Breaking Bad’

This prank is “Extreme Makeover” gone terribly wrong

You’ll never text while driving again after watching this documentary

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