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White House hilariously responds to Death Star petition

Budgetary concerns and the desire not to destroy other planets is why the White House shot down plans to construct a Death Star, after more than 34,000 people, mostly from 4chan, signed a petition to build one.

On Jan 12, 2013 by Justin Franz

Tech

The anatomy of a 4chan hoax

4chan appears to be returning to its trolling, prankster roots in 2013. Here's how the members of /b/ made #cutforbieber a worldwide trend on Twitter (and fooled the media in the process).

On Jan 9, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

Society

Putting the “hash” in “hashtag”: 4chan wants Beliebers to try pot

The #smoke4bieber initiative started as a "counter troll" to the more-popular #cutforbieber.

On Jan 8, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

Trending

4chan sparks sick #cutforbieber trend, reaches new low in trolling

4chan has struck out at Beliebers once again with another cruel hoax.

On Jan 7, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

Internet Culture

Forget QWOP: 4chan discovers the most frustrating kids’ game ever

And it's Winnie the Pooh Home Run Derby. You be the judge.

On Jan 3, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

Streaming

2Channel founder facing drug charges over a forum post

A 2010 post on 2channel, the massive Japanese site that inspired 4chan, has landed founder Hiroyuki Nishimura in hot water with police.

On Dec 21, 2012 by Kevin Morris

IRL

I reported on 4chan—and all I got was this lousy pizza

Here's what happens when you report on the Internet's most notorious forum for pranks and mischief.

On Dec 19, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

IRL

White House forced to respond to Death Star petition

The balls in your court now, Mr. President.

On Dec 13, 2012 by Justin Franz

Tech

4chan petitions the White House to build a Death Star

Meanwhile, in a White House far, far away ... A 4chan-sponsored petition for Obama to build a functional Death Star has 17,000 signatures and counting.

On Dec 12, 2012 by Mike Fenn

Tech

4chan ruins NBA All-Star Game with racist voting

Operation White Men Can Jump is 4chan's attempt to elect a "cream team" of all-white starters to this year's NBA all-star rosters.

On Dec 11, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Internet Culture

How Christina Aguilera became queen of “dying grandparents”

Explaining the SEO behind this totally bizarre Google image search.

On Dec 10, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

Streaming

4chan tries to send NFL player to Pro Bowl after murder-suicide

The latest controversial prank from 4chan's notorious /b/ board involves electing linebacker Jovan Belcher, who killed himself and his girlfriend just days ago, to the NFL's all-star game.

On Dec 3, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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