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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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Rachel Kiley

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14 times celebrities did the funniest thing online

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Pure fad, pure novelty”: Hank Green gives a bleak “SlopTok” report back after scrolling through Sora 2

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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Anna Good

Left: Bakery owner standing behind a counter in a black apron. Right: Influencer in glasses and red lipstick speaking into the camera.

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“She tried to blackmail us”: Bakery owner calls out influencer for demanding free pastries for a good review. Now she’s clapping back

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

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Susan LaMarca

Left: Barking hound dog, caption overlay reads, "Brought home a 100 year old oil portrait. Hung it... my dog took one look at it and said 'Absolutely not.'" Right: 100-year-old oil painting of a a woman dressed in black.

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“Trust her instinct”: Dog refuses to go near 100-year-old painting and viewers are convinced it’s haunted

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Are USPS mail carriers consistently lured with cash on their routes as a test? TikTokers push longtime rumor

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.

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Lindsey Weedston

Instagram model and TikTok creator Gianna Wulf standing next to her husband at her gender reveal party. Caption overlay reads, "Pov your mom had to make your gender reveal about her."

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“Jealousy is an ugly thing”: Pregnant influencer’s mom sabotages gender reveal with a confetti “prank”

Left: A McDonald's location with a hydrangea bush outside, text overlay reads, "Me when I told people I was getting my wedding florals at McDonald's." Right: A bouquet of hydrangeas on a table.

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“Ballin’ on a McBudget”: DIY bride claims she clipped her wedding flowers from McDonald’s

Left: Woman looking into the camera sitting in her car, text overlay reads, "you do NOT have to make a purchase to play McDonald's Monopoly." Right: Thousand Oaks, CA, USA: 2024 Oct. 5. 2024 McDonalds, McDonald's burger fast food restaurant. Sign, logo, angle view

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“Just got free small fries!”: McDonald’s MONOPOLY is live again, and TikTok’s already figured out the loophole

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

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“People need to get a life”: Jake Paul responds to influx of AI deepfake videos of his likeness

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“The problematic YouTuber-to-wrestler pipeline needs to be studied”: Ex-Try Guy Ned Fulmer has apparently pivoted to wrestling

Man holding his head in despair. Text overlay reads, My brother has been sober for 5 years. My sister bought a RUM cake for her 5 year old's bday and she purposefuly didn't tell him it had rum until after he ate it."

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“This is abuse”: Family slammed for “pranking” their sober brother by secretly feeding him rum cake

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“Astonishingly rare”: Bakers trigger a bunch of men by revealing the “most popular” cake dudes buy for their partners

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Should you create password with close family and friends to prevent deepfake tricks? Launch of Sora 2 sparks safety concerns

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“Cutting corners as well as keys”: Video shows a “dystopian” look at what happened to Timpson kiosks

Left: Nathan's Famous Hot Dog location at night, caption overlay reads, "I'm still in shock... we found a razor blade inside the hot dog and they claimed it didn't come from them." Right: Half-eaten Nathan's Famous hot dog next to a razorblade.

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“I’m still in shock”: Tourists say they found a razor blade in a Nathan’s Famous hot dog

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