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Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘Am I gonna get botulism?’: Woman buys jar of olives from Costco. Then she takes a bite

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

Culture

Toronto’s most beloved tourist attraction? A random tree named Rodney with a 4.9-star rating

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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Chess.com’s joke about renaming the bishop sparks unhinged right-wing outrage—and a new copypasta

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

How do you know if you’re ugly as a woman? - askreddit roundup

‘Toddlers tell you’: 20 women share what being ‘ugly’ feels like

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

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‘It’s not even that much’: Man eats at Texas Roadhouse by himself. Then a couple asks him something unexpected

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Memes

‘Defaulting on a burrito loan’: Klarna x DoorDash deal triggers recession memes—20 of the best

Christian Zamora

Entertainment

Aaron Paul has extremely healthy Internet habits—unlike the rest of us

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

2 panel image: on the left is the American Express logo, and on the right is a shot of the AmEx airport lounge and text over says, "spent $100k last year + paid a $600 annual fee to get yelled at by the greeters at the Amex centurion lounge to join the waitlist"

‘I’d rather just pay for food’: Woman checks into Amex Centurion Lounge at the airport. Then she realizes she’s been bamboozled

‘I’m sorry I didn’t mean to…’: Woman notices fellow bar customer has a scissors tattoo. Then she discovers what it actually means

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‘Their phone is NEVER dead ladies’: Pregnant woman checks a random setting on her iPhone. Then she uncovers her husband’s years of cheating

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Noodles that don’t meet compliance’: Shopper buys Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese from both Dollar General and Walmart. Then she opens them up

‘My cat’s emergency kit’: How the internet’s cat ladies are prepping for the apocalypse

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Left: Screenshot of a 2013 Nissan Altmina from @carsandkeys's Tiktok; Screenshot of Tiktok user @carsandkeys in a Nissan Altima; Screenshot of a 2013 Nissan Altima console.

‘Insane price’: Expert shows 2013 Nissan Altima with 90,000 miles at Carmax for $15,000. Is that a good deal?

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

‘Indeed is starting to give Craigslist vibes’: Woman says don’t use Indeed. Is her harrowing warning really based on a true story?

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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