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The Daily Dot

<p>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.</p>


Anna Good

Donald Trump on Air Force One agitated, pointing his finger at a reporter. Text overlay from a tweet reads, "He said, quiet Peggy. To Peggy Collins. Peggy, which is her name. Not that you are interested in facts."

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Viral Politics

MAGA insists Trump said “Quiet, Peggy” not “Quiet, piggy” after he snapped at a reporter on Air Force One

Rapper Ice Spice standing in front of Squidward and SpongeBob Squarepants' houses in Bikini Bottom. Text overlay reads, "spongebob big guy pants ok spongebob big guy pants ok big guy big guy big guy big guy."

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Memes

The “SpongeBob Big Guy Pants Okay” meme is everywhere—here’s what it means

Left: A dad in a cap and glasses sitting in his car holding a receipt, text overlay reads, "Has Chipotle lost its damn mind?" Right: A steak burrito bowl served in Chipotle with a napkin next to it.

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“Am I crazy here?”: Dad stunned after 2 Chipotle bowls cost him $52

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Culture

“Why platform her?”: Viewers question Raven-Symoné’s decision to interview Colleen Ballinger

3 panel: Left: Woman spitting up milk on her partner, text overlay reads, "Trying to see if he's ready for a baby." Middle: Man spitting up milk on his partner, she has a shocked expression. Right: Man spitting up milk on his female partner, text overlay reads, "Seeing if my emetophobic wife is ready for kids."

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“I’m only laughing cuz it’s not me”: TikTok’s baby-spit-up trend is the newest (and grossest) relationship compatibility test yet

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How to play the TikTok “lying challenge” that’s everywhere right now

3 panel: Left: Young Black man in a blue quarter-zip Polo sweater. Middle: Young Black man in a red tracksuit and face mask standing and holding a red quarter-zip sweater. Right: Two young black men in navy quarter-zip sweaters holding green juices, text overlay reads, "We don't do Nike techs and coffee no more."

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“It’s a lifestyle”: How the quarter-zip sweater became a Gen Z identity shift, especially for young Black men

Left: Woman sitting in her car frowning, text overlay reads, "It's been too long since someone's emotionally unavailable son kissed my forehead right before he leaves me forever." Right: Woman siting in her car eating a chicken nugget while wearing headphones, text overlay reads, "praying for any girl who just got the forehead kiss of doom #2weeksmax."

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Women warn about the “forehead kiss of doom and despair”—the kiss you get right before he disappears

Left: 4 2016-era memes, including Doge and Nyan cat, underneath text reading, "Memes on January 1st 2026 (the great meme reset). Right: Awkward Black Kid meme under text reading "Great meme reset 1/1/2026, Spread the word!"

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What is “The Great Meme Reset of 2026?” Tired of brainrot and irony stacking, TikTok wants to wipe memes clean in 2026

Left: Woman looking into camera under text reading "What happened to me while I was doing my job doordashing. I'm being punished as a victim by all sectors involved rn. The police, doordash, and tiktok are all punishing me, a victim."

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“This is crazy??”: A DoorDasher posted video of a customer with his pants down during delivery. Now she’s been charged with felonies

Left: Former President Donald Trump Jr. speaks to the press after attending wake for NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at Massapequa Funeral Home in Massapequa Park, NY on March 28, 2024. Right: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) in conversation with Sara Carter during CPAC Texas 2022 conference at Hilton Anatole.

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“Nobody cares about this traitor!”: Trump barrages former ally MTG with insults and nicknames as their public feud escalates

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“Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi”: People are sharing the funniest Wi-Fi network names they’ve seen

movie scenes that still give people chills

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“I see dead people”: 20 unforgettable movie scenes that still give people chills

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Apple just rolled out a “digital ID” passport feature. The skepticism is loud

Left: NBA Dallas Mavericks player Klay Thompson during an interview. Right: Megan Thee Stallion on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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Entertainment

“A REAL MAN”: Klay Thompson rips ex-NBA player’s “disgusting and disturbing” misogynistic remarks about girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion