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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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Twitter accounts hacked by Ron Paul supporters

A few high profile Twitter accounts were hacked apparently in support of Ron Paul.

On Jan 11, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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No “giggle-ment” in Sinéad’s latest tweets

The troubled singer says she needs help.

On Jan 11, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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How Twitter can fight cholera

A study shows Twitter could have detected a cholera outbreak in Haiti far faster than traditional methods.

On Jan 11, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Occupy Wall Street protesters reclaim Zuccotti Park

For the first time since mid-November, protesters were allowed to return to Zuccotti Park, the focal point of the Occupy movement. 

On Jan 11, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The Morning GIF: Wednesday, January 11

GIF animators came out in masse yesterday to celebrate Tumblr's platform supporting animations up to 1MB in size. 

On Jan 11, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Pseudonymous people comment more

If you're using your real name, it's less likely that you'll comment than if you're using a pseudonym.

On Jan 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Rapture party! RSVP on Facebook

It's the end of the world as we know it. Don't forget to check in. 

On Jan 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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YouTube right now! The Bob Ross of fingerpainting

You won't believe how quickly this street artist from Chile creates beautiful, scenic landscapes. 

On Jan 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The Morning GIF: Tuesday, January 10

Some redditors would like to choke this chicken, which was previously featured in a Domino's Pizza commercial. 

On Jan 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Tebowing into the Twitter record books

Quarterback sets U.S. tweets per second record during the Denver Broncos upset victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.

On Jan 9, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Who called Beyoncé’s baby “Lay-Z” first?

The Daily Dot investigates a case of rampant Twitter plagiarism.

On Jan 9, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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The Morning GIF: Monday, January 9

Turning Remi Gaillard's hilarious pizza delivery prank into two timeless GIFs. 

On Jan 9, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Meet Friend Zone Johnny

Here's the story behind the latest and greatest meme.

On Jan 9, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Racist Papa John’s receipt causes Twitter firestorm

"Lady chinky eyes" is hardly what this Twitter user expected to see on her Papa John's receipt.

On Jan 8, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Stretching the Canvas: Mayan memes, Christmas tidings and Giorgia A. Tsoukalos

Image board Canvas was obsessed this week with Mayan memes, Christmas tidings and Giorgia A. Tsoukalos.

On Jan 2, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III