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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

Memes

The ‘if you asked me on a deeper level’ meme on TikTok, explained

Mike Hadge

Feliz Jueves: A meme explainer

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

Why are people spamming ‘Riley it okay I’m Joy’ all over social media?

what is boots and a slick ban bun and sambas and a little red bag

What’s up with the ‘Boots and a Slick Back Bun’ and ‘Sambas and a Little Red Bag’ TikTok trend?

That viral ‘Gen Z boss in a mini’ video is peak corporate cringe

Aimée Lutkin was a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Aimée Lutkin

panel of people wearing robes, one man says "shut up!", caption "Most people rejected His message. They hated Jesus because He told them the truth."

How to use the ‘They Hated Jesus’ meme

bald man with glasses and beard with mouth open

The sad origins and redemption of the Soyjak meme

Terrify your friends with the Shelley Duvall meme

What is the ’19 Theory’ all over TikTok about?

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

original cmon do something meme by White Ninja

The ‘C’mon, Do Something’ meme, explained

Where did The Rock Eyebrow Raise meme come from? 

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.