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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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I graduated from the University of Reddit

After a heavy courseload, the grades are in for Reddit's free, volunteer-driven educational classes. 

On Jun 21, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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You’re not welcome at this bar tonight unless you friend it on Facebook

In a time when more and more businesses are turning to Facebook to try to bring more customers in, one bar is doing the opposite.

On Jun 21, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Leave your awkward, forced message for LeBron James after the beep

In a new Nike commercial, celebrities congratulate the Miami Heat star on winning back-to-back NBA championships, but it's awkward on any number of levels. 

On Jun 21, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Aspiring celebrity cat seeks social media manager

Mr. Panther Pants needs someone to help him "gain a ginormous following on Instagram." Don't we all.

On Jun 21, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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This fluffy cat has the best party trick

The video's called "Funny Cat in a Fish Bowl." Need we say more? 

On Jun 20, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Pelé spurs outrage: “Let’s forget all this commotion happening in Brazil”

Brazilian icon Pelé has drawn online wrath after urging demonstrators via national television to leave the streets and instead cheer for the country's national squad.

On Jun 20, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Someone tell Stoya’s porn-loving dad to install AdBlock

Stoya's dad is mad because he can't stream smut without seeing a sex toy modeled after his daughter's ladyparts. There's a solution.

On Jun 19, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Kardashian pals sue Kickstarter for $1 million

Kristin "M.K." and Chapman Ducote are seeking damages after their Kickstarter project was abruptly pulled. 

On Jun 17, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Jesus walks, “Yeezus” leaks

The highly anticipated new album by Kanye West just leaked. 

On Jun 14, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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How 2 filmmakers exposed a massive Kickstarter scam

Unfortunately for the more than 3,000 people who backed it on Kickstarter, this plan to produce Kobe beef jerky was a fraud.

On Jun 14, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Tech journalist attacks Apple’s iOS 7 for not being manly enough

Is iOS 7 better than iOS 6? Does it look too much like Android? Oh yeah, and is iOS 7 for wussy, emasculated girlie-men? Ask Jim Lynch.

On Jun 14, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Mets tap cougar dating site in David Wright All-Star Game ploy

The New York Mets are hosting this year's All-Star Game, and they would really like it if David Wright were the starting third baseman.

On Jun 13, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Foursquare’s Time Machine is a very nifty Samsung ad

Location check-in social network Foursquare partnered with Samsung to create the Foursquare Time Machine.

On Jun 13, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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This is the best used car ad you’ll see all day

Having raised approximately 70 times the Blue Book value of their Mercedes E320, this British couple must be doing something right.

On Jun 13, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Edward Snowden’s teenage life as an anime nerd

When he was 18, Snowden worked for an anime company and was really good at the fighting game Tekken.

On Jun 12, 2013 by Fidel Martinez