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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Left: Labubu plushie impaled on a stick under caption reading DO NOT BUY LABUBUS "They are cursed with a demon that almost ruined my life" Right: Labubu on fire

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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

Left: The devil wears prada meme with Hailey Bieber's lip tint waist chain Right: Hailey Bieber wearing her new Rhode lip tint waist chain

“Looks like a tampon”: Hailey Bieber’s lip tint waist chain is getting clowned on

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.

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Left: Screenshot of Love Island USA Season 7 star Cierra Ortega Right: Cierra Ortega's Instagram follower count

“Love Island” star Cierra Ortega faces backlash over anti-Asian slur, loses 200K Instagram followers

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

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Left: Woman doing the Whoville Nose TikTok trend Middle: Woman doing the Whoville Nose TikTok trend under caption reading "The whoville nose trend is made for me Right: Woman doing the Whoville Nose TikTok trend under caption reading "Whoville nose trend but i went as cindy lou one halloewen and someone asked where I got my nose"

The Whoville Nose trend is taking over TikTok. Here’s what it means

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7-Eleven worker passes away after her manager allegedly sat on her until she stopped breathing

Left: Side shot of thoughtful pensive sad young female sitting indoors leaning forward propping chin on clasped hands feeling desperate, unhappy, tired, lost, disappointed Right: Reddit comment on a post about single millennials reading: "I hate living in a world where I have to have a roommate or boyfriend to afford rent. My boyfriend dumped me and my roommate ghosted me and now all the bills are on me either way."

“The economy is designed for pairs”: Single millennials are speaking out about how unaffordable it is to live alone

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“I’d get pregnant all the time”: Lily Allen says she “can’t remember” how many abortions she’s had

3 panel: Women wearing pearls and talking about the viral TikTok "pearl earring theory"

“No wonder I’m single all the time”: Viral “Pearl earring theory” is making women rethink their entire vibe

Left: Woman holding up Lorde's new album "Virgin," a clear CD, over caption reading "The Lorde CD doesn't work" Middle: Lorde smiling at interviewer Right: Woman in her car complaining about Lorde's new CD not working under caption reading, "Guys I just got the CD of Lorde's new album Virgin and my car literally won't register that I'm trying to put a CD in. Am I the only one this is happening to? Wtf I was so excited."

“I’m sooo freakin bummed”: People are complaining that CDs of Lorde’s new album “Virgin” don’t work

3 panel: Left: Woman parodying creator the "Princess Treatment" girl, Courtney Joelle Middle: the "Princess Treatment" girl, Courtney Joelle Right: Woman parodying creator the "Princess Treatment" girl, Courtney Joelle

“I do not order my own food”: Housewife influencer’s “princess treatment” rules draw outrage, memes, and parodies

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“Abs by Temu”: Drake accused of using Photoshop, AI, or a surgeon for his latest thirst trap

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