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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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Tumblr embraces censorship to “Protect the Net”

The censorship on Tumblr today effectively alerts users to the potential consequences of the Stop Online Piracy Act. 

On Nov 16, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Mario creator could use a turtle shell for his birthday

Reddit celebrates the birthday of video game guru Shigeru Miyamoto, amid lukewarm reviews of his latest game and controversy with PETA. 

On Nov 16, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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The Situation takes Abercrombie to court

Abercrombie & Fitch continues to take a public beating across social media platforms for its botch marketing stunt, due to a new lawsuit filed by The Situation. 

On Nov 16, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Occupy Twitter: No-tents ruling animates Wall Street protest talk

A judge allows protesters back into the downtown New York City park, but won't let them occupy it.

On Nov 15, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Become a mayor in “The Hunger Games”

A mysterious hashtag at the end of the film trailer for The Hunger Games marks only the beginning of one of the most interactive and creative marketing promotions to date. 

On Nov 15, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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YouTubers compile Skyrim’s funniest glitches

If you're already tired of playing Skyrim, you can head over to YouTube to watch compilations of the game's glitches.

On Nov 14, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Rollin’ with Zach trailer debuts

This stand-up comedian who sits down for laughs is about to debut on Oprah's network—and from the looks of it, a hit may be in the works.

On Nov 14, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Skyrim Rap

British "geeky rapper" takes on Skyrim. What's not to love?

On Nov 14, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Occupy C-SPAN? House leader interrupted on live television

At an event at Rice University in Texas, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was abruptly cut off by supporters of Occupy Houston. 

On Nov 14, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Nude photo revolutionary

In a controversial act of personal expression and sexual liberation, an Egyptian woman has posted nude photos of herself and others to her personal blog.   

On Nov 14, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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There be dragons

Dragon slayers reign supreme on Reddit with the release of Skyrim.   

On Nov 11, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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11-11-11

For some, it's just another Friday. But for a lot folks, 11-11-11 has special meaning. 

On Nov 11, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Journalists share their own stories

A new Tumblr gives a platform to journalists to tell their stories.

On Nov 10, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Ashton Kutcher bans himself from tweeting

Looks like the Penn State child molestation scandal has claimed another victim: Ashton Kutcher's Twitter feed.

On Nov 10, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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A hospital of hilarity

Inspired by the Tumblr blog Awkward Stock Photos, the Daily Dot found a few memorable and surreal hospital scenes. 

On Nov 9, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini