joey-cosco

Joey Cosco


Joey Cosco is a former Daily Dot intern who now serves as Associate Social Media and Video Editor for Digg. His work has also appeared in Business Insider and Tom's Guide.

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YouTube’s favorite paleontology expert is also a 4th grader

When he's not in school, he's digging for fossils and showing the results on YouTube.

On Nov 19, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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There’s more to Ylvis than one viral video

By now, you probably know what the fox says. But the story of the Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis doesn’t start at dingeringeding.

On Nov 18, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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U.S. Marine asks out Anna Kendrick with his own ‘Cups’ song

Does Lance Cpl. Corey Birkholz have a chance with one of Hollywood's hottest actresses?

On Oct 12, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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How Reddit helped launch a voice actor’s career

Joseph Scales thanked the social news site the only way he knows how: with more incredible impressions. 

On Sep 28, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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Jimmy Kimmel was behind the ‘Worst Twerk Fail EVER’ hoax

Here’s another reason why you can’t believe everything you see on the Internet.

On Sep 10, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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They thought they were getting a job interview, but they got this instead

You'd pee your pants, too, if it happened to you. 

On Sep 6, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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Is “Royals” YouTube’s new “Somebody That I Used to Know”?

This might be the beginning of the end for the hugely popular single from 16-year-old New Zealander Lorde.

On Aug 12, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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These stick figures conquered YouTube—now they’re making a movie

Dick Figures is going full-length.

On Aug 2, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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If you think your dad is embarrassing, watch this music video

Fact. Don't belive us? Just wait for the chickens.

On Jul 29, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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Binders Full of Women is the gaffe that will never die

Mitt Romney's gaffe spawned an online community devoted to promoting a liberal worldview the former governnor would find most disagreeable. 

On Jul 25, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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Teens, your worst social media nightmare is actually good for you

Kids who interact with parents online are a lot more likely to have happier relationships at home.

On Jul 17, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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Google adds James Bond villain’s lair to Street View

The Japanese island occupied by Javier Bardem's Skyfall baddie is a real place—but it's off limits to tourists.

On Jul 1, 2013 by Joey Cosco

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Amazing kid plays dubstep on a children’s toy

He's armed with 5 buttons, some animal sounds, and an excellent 'fro. 

On Jun 27, 2013 by Joey Cosco