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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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10 sexist Halloween costumes called out by Tumblr

Do we really need a Sexy Cookie Monster costume? A new Tumblr says, "F**k no."

On Oct 11, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Owner of Internet’s weirdest store also gives Internet’s weirdest interviews

Brad Troemel's Etsy shop is full of strange works of art. His interviews may just be art, too.

On Oct 11, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Pinterest comments on “major flaws” in its sign-up process

Pinterest says there's nothing nefarious about automatically signing new users up to follow boards based on images those users select.

On Oct 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Petition accuses Etsy of profiting from hate

The company won't comment on the sale of racist "Golliwog dolls on the site, saying only: "Etsy policies are written to balance community values with a desire to allow creative expression."

On Oct 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Humble Bundle of ebooks benefits charities

Charity fundraiser lets you pay what you want for a bundle of six independently published novels.

On Oct 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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20 awesome Halloween costumes on Etsy

In need of a clever costume for Halloween? Etsy has you covered. 

On Oct 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Why bronies don’t love Walmart’s “I Love Bronies” T-shirt

The store's attempt to court My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fans backfired because of one big error.

On Oct 9, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Jackass star apologizes for threatening puppy with toy gun

The gun in Bam Margera's Twitter photo was fake, but the outrage he caused was very real.

On Oct 9, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Sorry, feminists! Sarcastic Twitter users counter Straw Feminist trope

Deborah Needleman and others are taking a unique approach to combating negative stereotypes about feminists. 

On Oct 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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World of Warcraft-playing politician retaliates against critics

“Instead of talking about what they’re doing for Maine people, they’re making fun of me for playing video games,” said Maine state senate candidate Colleen Lachowicz.

On Oct 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Has Michael Vick gotten a dog?

If he hasn't, why are there dog treats in his recently tweeted picture?

On Oct 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Behind “Fallout: Equestria,” the ultimate “My Little Pony” tribute

A look into the surprisingly massive realm of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fanfiction with reclusive author Kkat. 

On Oct 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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7 quotable pins trending on Pinterest

Some pins really are worth a thousand words. 

On Oct 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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How to block friends’ political rants on Facebook

Tired of politics on Facebook? So was the developer of a new tool call Noppl, which will erase election chatter from your news feed.

On Oct 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Tumbloween: Even blogs need Halloween costumes

Come October 30th, you may not recognize anyone on your Tumblr dashboard.

On Oct 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini