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Lauren Rae Orsini


Lauren Rae Orsini is a web culture reporter who specializes in anime and the business of fandom. Her work has been published by Forbes and Business Insider.

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Pinterest finally gets “most pinned” lists, thanks to retailers

No API? No problem! Retailers like CB2 and West Elm are rolling "most-pinned" lists of their own.

On Oct 24, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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5 hilarious infomercial GIFs from Reddit’s hottest subreddit

The subreddit r/wheredidthesodago is the best thing to happen to infomercials since, well, forever.

On Oct 23, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Blogger sparks beauty debate with bikini photo

Not everyone is model-perfect. Why is that so controversial?

On Oct 22, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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THE ORIGIN OF INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY

Founder Derek Arnold discusses the "real engineering implications" behind the aggressive Internet holiday. 

On Oct 22, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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#SignsYoSonIsGay: LGBT community reclaims trending topic

What started as a hurtful hashtag turning into an inspirational cause for the LGBT community. 

On Oct 19, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Build a trampoline snuggle fort and more with this week’s hottest pins

Get more out of life with these clever hacks.

On Oct 19, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Sexy Sesame Street costumes slapped with cease-and-desist notice

Sesame Street Workshop's lawyers took issue with Yandy.com's unlicensed costumes, including "Sexy Big Bird" and "Sexy Elmo."

On Oct 18, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Now you can block users on Pinterest

Tired of seeing wedding cakes and spam on Pinterest? Now there's an easy solution. 

On Oct 17, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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This is not bullied teen Amanda Todd

The most popular baby on Facebook has been misidentified as the girl who committed suicide.

On Oct 17, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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5 signs of a fading fandom (and why bronies fit the bill)

Every fandom struggles with the same life cycle. Here's how to know when one is on its way out. 

On Oct 17, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Exclusive: LiveJournal all but abandons U.S. presence

The blogging platform has laid off more than half its office as it moves operations to Russia.

On Oct 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Mom’s Facebook strike against filthy daughters earns global praise

Jessica Stilwell went on strike. And thanks to Facebook, the world (and her daughters) noticed.

On Oct 15, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Etsy accused of exploiting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in marketing email

Was this Etsy email raising breast cancer awareness, or just "pinkwashing?"

On Oct 15, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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7 pins trending on Pinterest this week

Yes, "Pinterest parties" are a real trend.

On Oct 12, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Mom gives gay redditors a safe place to come out

An online mom made National Coming Out Day easier for members of the r/gaymers subreddit.

On Oct 12, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini