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Fernando Alfonso III


Fernando Alfonso III served as an early Reddit and 4chan reporter and the Daily Dot’s first art director until 2016. He’s gone on to report at Lexington’s Herald-Leader and at the Houston Chronicle.

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Curating an alternative view of Sweden on Twitter

Each week, Curators of Sweden turns over the its official Twitter account to a different resident, resulting in a varied and unique look at life in the country. 

On Jan 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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How long will you watch drunk Ron Swanson dance?

Meet the 19-year-old creator of the Parks and Recreation-inspired site that has everyone dancing along with Ron Swanson. 

On Jan 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The Morning GIF: Tuesday, January 17

For this young GIF animator, less proved far more for his mind-bending animation series. 

On Jan 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Rupert Murdoch booed on Twitter for piracy tirade

News Corp. CEO calls Google "pirates" and lambastes President Obama—then gets a taste of his own medicine.

On Jan 16, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Reddit’s pot leader gives half-baked apology for fake nonprofit

Shaun Apple agreed to step down as the administrator of the popular Reddit section r/trees. Consider the incident the first lesson in his International Cannabis Culture Education Forum.

On Jan 16, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Reddit cofounder continues to fight SOPA

While voting on the Stop Online Piracy Act has been delayed, Alexis Ohanian uploaded another video to YouTube in opposition to the bill, stating "The solution is innovation, not legislation."

On Jan 16, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The Morning GIF: Monday, January 16

Tina Fey might not have won the award for Best Actress in a TV Series at the Golden Globes last night, but the "30 Rock" star managed to still steal the spotlight. 

On Jan 16, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Reddit pot nonprofit goes up in smoke

The creator of the popular Reddit section, r/trees, used his pot-loving audience to raise nearly $4,000 for a nonprofit that never existed.

On Jan 16, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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“On the Road” gets the brospeak treatment

Jack Kerouac defined American masculinity for decades. Now the Tumblr generation is redefining it.

On Jan 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Paint it black: I Can Has Cheezburger joins SOPA protest

After previously helping force GoDaddy's hand in regards to the Stop Online Piracy Act, I Can Has Cheezburger founder Ben Huh has now pledged to join Reddit in protesting the controversial bill on Jan. 18.    

On Jan 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The Morning GIF: Friday, January 13

Celebrating animator and elementary school teacher Lacey Micallef’s birthday—one GIF at a time. 

On Jan 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Dropping inspirational F-bombs

This two-month-old blog curses like a sailor while delivering helpful tips and links. 

On Jan 12, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Friend Zone Johnny gets “married”

At least on Facebook, Johnny Solis won't be Alone Forever. 

On Jan 12, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Anonymous joins Reddit in silent SOPA protest

The hackivist collective is the first organization to join Reddit in its vow of silence on Jan. 18. 

On Jan 12, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The Morning GIF: Thursday, January 12

English artist Mike Guppy puts his own unique spin on art classics.

On Jan 12, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III