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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

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‘I’m so sick’: FedEx delivery driver claims package was undeliverable. But this woman caught the driver on camera

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

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Culture

‘Invisible string theory is so real’: Woman notices a ‘random guy’ in an old video. Then she realizes who he is

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

‘How do you do that to somebody without their permission?’: North Carolina Black woman goes to salon for wash and trim. Then she leaves with a different hair texture

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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Memes

Is this the Great Depression 2? The internet certainly thinks so

No one was safe from Trump’s tariffs, not even the birds: 24 of the best penguin tariff memes

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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Internet sleuths are accusing a ‘Connecticut Housewife’ influencer of misleading fans with staged luxury content

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

Rachel Joy Thomas

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Expert says check for ‘Maximum Capacity’ in your iPhone Settings. Then he reveals 2 tips to save your battery

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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Viral claims Fox News pulled stock ticker to shield Trump from market collapse aren’t true

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‘You do NOT need the new iPad’: MAGA completely ditches capitalism to support Trump tariffs

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

The second bridesmaid must run. TikTok has accepted the mission.

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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‘Roadie games on Fridays and Saturdays’: Texas Roadhouse server exposes the game servers play in the back. Here’s how it affects your service

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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‘What is bloomed chocolate?’: Woman buys Hershey’s bar so she can make s’mores. Then she opens the packaging and can’t believe her eyes

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘For the price of 1‘: Home Depot shopper checks price of Frigidaire ice makers. Then he leaves with 4

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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