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John and [[Leo Resig]] founded Resignation, LLC in August 2007<ref name="thechive1">{{cite web|url=http://thechive.com/2010/08/12/my-popular-demand-i-give-you-resignation-31-photos/|title=Overview of Resignation, LLC|publisher=theCHIVE.com|accessdate=2010-08-18}}</ref> and then launched theCHIVE.com in November, 2008.<ref name="discoveringstartups1">{{cite web|url=http://www.discoveringstartups.com/thechive-com-probably-the-best-site-in-the-world/|title=theCHIVE Business Profile|publisher=Discovering Startups|accessdate=2010-08-11}}</ref> The CHIVE name was born from combining the two cities in which the brothers lived: Leo was in Chicago (CHI) and John was in Venice Beach (VE). The brothers went on to create additional photo-entertainment websites, all of which are staffed and managed by members of the Resig family.<ref name="thechive1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20100810/meet-the-prankster-brothers-behind-jenny-the-whiteboard-using-farmville-exposing-hpoa-girl/|title=Meet the Prankster Brothers Behind 'Jenny,' the Whiteboard-Using, Farmville-Exposing, HPOA Girl|publisher=All Things Digital|author=Kafka, Peter|accessdate=2010-08-10}}</ref> |
John and [[Leo Resig]] founded Resignation, LLC in August 2007<ref name="thechive1">{{cite web|url=http://thechive.com/2010/08/12/my-popular-demand-i-give-you-resignation-31-photos/|title=Overview of Resignation, LLC|publisher=theCHIVE.com|accessdate=2010-08-18}}</ref> and then launched theCHIVE.com in November, 2008.<ref name="discoveringstartups1">{{cite web|url=http://www.discoveringstartups.com/thechive-com-probably-the-best-site-in-the-world/|title=theCHIVE Business Profile|publisher=Discovering Startups|accessdate=2010-08-11}}</ref> The CHIVE name was born from combining the two cities in which the brothers lived: Leo was in Chicago (CHI) and John was in Venice Beach (VE).<ref name="thechive3"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thechive.com/2011/07/28/how-thechive-got-its-name-4-photos/|title=How theCHIVE got its name}}</ref> The brothers went on to create additional photo-entertainment websites, all of which are staffed and managed by members of the Resig family.<ref name="thechive1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20100810/meet-the-prankster-brothers-behind-jenny-the-whiteboard-using-farmville-exposing-hpoa-girl/|title=Meet the Prankster Brothers Behind 'Jenny,' the Whiteboard-Using, Farmville-Exposing, HPOA Girl|publisher=All Things Digital|author=Kafka, Peter|accessdate=2010-08-10}}</ref> |
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On Monday, July 22, 2013 the Austin American Statesman reported that during the summer of 2013 the parent company of The Chive (Resignation Media) was re-locating to a renovated space in downtown Austin, TX.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mystatesman.com/news/business/calif-company-behind-popular-humor-website-moving-/nYzLF/|title=Calif. company behind popular humor website moving to Austin|publisher=mystatesman.com|accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref> |
On Monday, July 22, 2013 the Austin American Statesman reported that during the summer of 2013 the parent company of The Chive (Resignation Media) was re-locating to a renovated space in downtown Austin, TX.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mystatesman.com/news/business/calif-company-behind-popular-humor-website-moving-/nYzLF/|title=Calif. company behind popular humor website moving to Austin|publisher=mystatesman.com|accessdate=2013-07-22}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:26, 8 July 2015
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Type of site | photoblog and entertainment website |
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| Owner | Resignation, LLC |
| Created by | Leo Resig and John Resig |
| URL | thechive.com |
theCHIVE, or theCHIVE.com, is a photo-entertainment website independently owned and operated by Resignation, LLC.[2] Images appearing on theCHIVE.com are selected by staff from searches of both international and domestic websites as well as daily submissions.[2]
theCHIVE gained attention[3] for a series of internet hoaxes[4] that began in 2007 and were reported as true stories by mainstream media outlets.[5]
History
John and Leo Resig founded Resignation, LLC in August 2007[6] and then launched theCHIVE.com in November, 2008.[7] The CHIVE name was born from combining the two cities in which the brothers lived: Leo was in Chicago (CHI) and John was in Venice Beach (VE).[8][9] The brothers went on to create additional photo-entertainment websites, all of which are staffed and managed by members of the Resig family.[6][10] On Monday, July 22, 2013 the Austin American Statesman reported that during the summer of 2013 the parent company of The Chive (Resignation Media) was re-locating to a renovated space in downtown Austin, TX.[11]
Hoaxes
Between 2007 and 2010, Leo and John Resig conducted a string of internet hoaxes that, according to Leo, were designed “to entertain and inspire, not to inform.”[5]
Donald Trump Tips
The "Donald Trump tip" hoax involved a doctored photo of a Santa Monica restaurant receipt that was supposedly signed by Donald Trump indicating that a $10,000 tip was left on a bill of $82.27. Trump denied the story's accuracy to Fox News Channel, which had originally published the story as real.[12] Other media agencies also ran the story, including The Huffington Post, E! News, and Access Hollywood.
Teenage texting disaster
The "Teenage texting disaster" hoax occurred in 2008 and involved a fictitious teenager who had accidentally sent a text message to her father stating that she had lost her virginity on the beach.[13] This became an internet meme and was broadcast as a true story by several media outlets.[14]
Jenny quits on dry erase board
Arguably the most famous hoax was "Girl quits her job on dry erase board, emails entire office", which showed several photographs of a woman quitting her job by telling a story with a dry-erase whiteboard.[15] This hoax was also reported as true.[16]
The next day, TheChive.com ran a follow-up series of photos revealing the woman's true identity as a hired actress named Elyse Porterfield.[17] Some news sources suggested the hoax was inspired by the dramatic resignation of JetBlue flight-attendant Steven Slater that took place the day before.[18] However, the Resig brothers told reporters that the idea for the hoax was conceived about a month earlier at a bar in Santa Monica. The pair wrote down the details on paper napkins. The casting for "Jenny" and her photo shoot was conducted a week prior to the JetBlue incident.[5]
Chive Charities
theCHIVE also runs a charity organization called Chive Charities, in which they raise awareness and funds for specific individuals in need of assistance. They have donated to veterans, children with birth defects, shooting victims,[19] fire departments, rescue squads, and many others in need.
The community of people who regularly visit theCHIVE, known as Chivers, have donated over $100,000 to several causes within hours.[19]
References
Notes
- ^ "Thechive.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ^ a b Loerzel, Robert. "Confirmed: 'HOPA' hoaxsters are Chicagoans". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ Blake, Heidi (2010-08-11). "Pictures of office worker who exposed sexist boss in whiteboard messages were a hoax". London: The Telegraph, UK. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
- ^ Lazar, Shira (2010-08-11). "Elyse Porterfield, HOPA Dry Erase Girl Exclusive Interview". CBS News. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ a b c Tsotsis, Alexia. "Confirmed: HOPA Dry Erase Girl Is A Hoax, Identity Revealed". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ a b "Overview of Resignation, LLC". theCHIVE.com. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^ "theCHIVE Business Profile". Discovering Startups. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Kafka, Peter. "Meet the Prankster Brothers Behind 'Jenny,' the Whiteboard-Using, Farmville-Exposing, HPOA Girl". All Things Digital. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
- ^ "Calif. company behind popular humor website moving to Austin". mystatesman.com. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
- ^ "Report: Donald Trump Leaves $10,000 Tip on $82 Bill". Fox News Channel. 2007-12-06. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
- ^ "Original Teen Texting Hoax on TheChive". theCHIVE.com. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
- ^ "YouTube compilation of hoax coverage". Various Sources. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
- ^ "Original Jenny Quits Hoax on theCHIVE". theChive.com. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
- ^ Tate, Ryan. "The Quitting Tale That Suckered the Whole Internet". Gawker. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
- ^ "A word from Jenny". theCHIVE.com. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
- ^ Huff, Steve. "Shattered Dreams: Jenny the Dry Erase Board Girl is Fake". The New York Observer. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
- ^ a b "Fox31 report on Farrah Soudani". Fox31. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
Further reading
- Suddath, Claire (October 17, 2013). "The Chive's Smut With a Smile". Bloomberg Businessweek.