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Fidel Martinez


Fidel Martinez is a web culture and politics reporter. His work for the Daily Dot focused on Reddit and YouTube.

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You like the Koch brothers on Facebook and don’t even know it

Using memes and generic slogans like "Being American," advocacy groups backed by the Kochs are snagging Facebook likes left and right. 

On Aug 25, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Florida teacher arrested for soliciting students on Facebook

Stevie Glasspool, 31, was taken into custody on Thursday on charges of soliciting a child for unlawful sexual conduct.

On Aug 24, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Instagram brag about $500,000 watch ends exactly how you’d expect

Keeping up with the Kardashians regular Jonathan Cheban probably shouldn't have geotagged his Instragram photos.

On Aug 21, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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You’d never guess this awesome drummer is playing from a wheelchair

Dean Zimmer will drum you under the table any day of the week.

On Aug 21, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Kickstarter documentary follows the risky lives of Afghan photojournalists

What happens to journalism in Afghanistan once U.S. forces pull out? Frame by Frame looks for answers.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Goats lose their minds over a yoga ball

Don't try this at home.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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The 5 celebrities to blame for twerking’s revival

Twerking has come a long way from the New Orleans bounce music clubs. Here's who to blame, according to Yahoo and Google.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Watch a breakup elegantly animated as a kung fu battle

Splitting up is never easy. Jonathan Ng's gorgeous short film portrays the end of a relationship as a kung fu duel.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Groupon sales manager threatens restaurant with negative Yelp reviews

If you're going to threaten someone, at least make sure you don't do it in writing.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Lady Gaga fans offer sexual favors on Craigslist for a chance to meet their idol

Some fans would do just about anything to meet their musical idols. 

On Aug 16, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Cops caught on dash cam confessing to illegal traffic stop

An animal rights activist made a public records request for video of the officers who harassed him.

On Aug 15, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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The shock and aww of Reddit’s 50/50

Here's the story behind r/fiftyfifty, Reddit's version of 'Would You Rather.'

On Aug 13, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Some guy kicked a kitten on Vine, and now the Internet’s after him

You don't just kick a kitten and get away with it.

On Aug 11, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Watch a nuclear family explain the Internet in 1997

This educational video from 1997 will leave you reminiscing about AOL chat rooms. 

On Aug 10, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Why do rappers love Jewish lawyers?

A new supercut from Slacktory exposes a hip-hop cliché that's been employed by everyone from Jay Z to Cam'ron. 

On Aug 10, 2013 by Fidel Martinez