Fidel Martinez
Fidel Martinez is a web culture and politics reporter. His work for the Daily Dot focused on Reddit and YouTube.
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
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
Keeping up with the Kardashians regular Jonathan Cheban probably shouldn't have geotagged his Instragram photos.
On Aug 21, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
Dean Zimmer will drum you under the table any day of the week.
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
Don't try this at home.
Twerking has come a long way from the New Orleans bounce music clubs. Here's who to blame, according to Yahoo and Google.
Splitting up is never easy. Jonathan Ng's gorgeous short film portrays the end of a relationship as a kung fu duel.
If you're going to threaten someone, at least make sure you don't do it in writing.
Some fans would do just about anything to meet their musical idols.
On Aug 16, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
An animal rights activist made a public records request for video of the officers who harassed him.
On Aug 15, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
Here's the story behind r/fiftyfifty, Reddit's version of 'Would You Rather.'
On Aug 13, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
You don't just kick a kitten and get away with it.
On Aug 11, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
This educational video from 1997 will leave you reminiscing about AOL chat rooms.
On Aug 10, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
A new supercut from Slacktory exposes a hip-hop cliché that's been employed by everyone from Jay Z to Cam'ron.