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

Susan LaMarca

3 panel: Left: Ruined stainless steel pan. Middle: Woman in a flannel holding a pan to the camera. Right: A destroyed electric stovetop from an exploded stainless steel pan.

“That red glow was your warning”: Woman’s stainless steel pan literally explodes. Then a welder explains the hidden science

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

Person holding phone with the Pinterest application. The picture shows the Pinterest logo with bright city lights. Text overlay reads, "pinterest finally allowing a way to filter out AI slop IM FREEEEE."

“Share to save an artist”: Pinterest finally lets you turn off AI posts—here’s how

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Spotify users are canceling their accounts after ICE recruitment commercials ruin the vibe: “That ad is disgusting”

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

Left: Woman in her car holding a piece of Arby's steak nugget on a fork while trying it. Right: Cup full of Arby's new steak nuggets.

“That ain’t steak”: Woman tries Arby’s new Steak Nuggets. She says they taste like “burnt dog food”

Left: Woman in glasses walking, text overlay reads, "unexpected 'flight' to chicago." Right: Screenshot of phone screen showing American Airlines boarding pass.

“Would totally do it again”: Woman stunned to discover her American Airlines flight to Chicago was actually…a bus ride

Woman in a dark room in a baseball cap speaking into the camera.

“I am no one’s person”: Woman explains what coupled people just don’t get about being “chronically single”

“Do better”: TikTok witches have begged Crock-Pot for a cauldron, only to be denied

Woman in a black bikini being airbrushed with a spray tan in a professional beauty salon. Text overlay reads, "Nope. You shouldn't have to do anything to your body you don't want to. The chemicals are nasty."

“Tell her to get bent”: Bride insists her bridesmaids tan, then says they’re too dark and “sabotaged” her wedding

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“Unlock the yogurt section by completing the bread aisle challenge”: Frustrated Walmart customer wants to know why the store has installed barriers in aisles

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

Rachel Kiley

14 times celebrities did the funniest thing online

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

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

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.

“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

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

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."

“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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