Mike Fenn
Mike Fenn is a former contributor to the Daily Dot whose beats included Reddit, YouTube, and all things WTF. His work has also appeared in Forbes and News.com.au.
Who has the best job in the world? Some beloved Hollywood A-lister? Nope. Paul Oldfield. He gets paid to travel around the world and fart.
On Feb 22, 2013 by Mike Fenn
Maine rep. Diane Russell shows up in a r/trees discussion of—you guessed it—Rep. Diane Russell. Redditors realize they've grown up. And a puppy leaves tracks in the snow.
Hard to believe this now-classic comedy came out 10 years ago, launching Will Ferrell's film career in the process.
On Feb 21, 2013 by Mike Fenn
If you're traveling on Interstate 10 through the California desert, the sudden appearance of two stationary dinosaurs is not a mirage.
This will make you smile. Also in today's Digest: Mad Men's Patrick Fischler (remember poor cuckold Jimmy Barrett?) holds an AMA.
Also in today's Reddit Digest: Steven Levitt, author of Freakonomics, hosts an AMA.
On Feb 20, 2013 by Mike Fenn
In the pre-Facebook era, one meme ruled because it was physically reposted on actual walls.
On Feb 19, 2013 by Mike Fenn
On Feb. 19, the latest chapter of the Harlem Shake sensation unfolded: Its creator, Baauer, hosted a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" Q&A.
Good thing a redditor was there to transcribe it. Also in today's digest: William Shatner gets downvoted for spam.
Every single commander-in-chief we've had, with the possible exception of Richard Nixon, has been a human being.
On Feb 18, 2013 by Mike Fenn
Also in today's digest: redditors' weirdest family traditions, r/LifeProTips' failures, clapping, and phantom vibrations.
Credit cards, too. Also in today's digest: Does length matter (in titles of posts)? What are the most epic songs to drive to? And will we witness the downfall of the Internet?
On Feb 15, 2013 by Mike Fenn
Liking your friends' photos of cats and babies is about to seem a lot more productive.
These are valentines your date will never forget, not even with therapy.
On Feb 14, 2013 by Mike Fenn
A decade before OkCupid, lonely 20-somethings exchanged age, sex, and location—and often much more—over AOL. What's really changed?
