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

Susan LaMarca

Professor Ahmed Hankir looking into the camera underneath text reading, "Limerence - the worst borderline personality disorder symptom?"

“Most terrible lesson I had to learn”: Psychiatrist says this overlooked behavior could signal a personality disorder

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

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“Don’t let them do these things”: Joseph Gordon-Levitt has a warning for parents about children’s AI toys ahead of Black Friday

Left: Woman's hand holding a beaded martini purse inside of a T.J. Maxx location, text overlay reads, "TJ Maxx used to be the place to indulge in name brand essentials for affordable prices..." Right: T.J. Maxx storefront exterior.

“Feels like a junk store”: Shopper calls T.J. Maxx a “micro-trend paradise” after finding nothing but cheap clutter

Woman walking into the front door of her house, being greeted by dogs. Text caption overlay reads, "I can spot 'gentle parenting' kids because I raised 2 of them...10 years later...I'm having to undo it..."

“Created anxious, entitled, people-pleasing kids”: This mom used “gentle parenting” for 10 years. Now, she’s trying to undo it

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

Woman's hand with pink fingernail feeding a small raccoon. Tweet text overlay reads, "We're unintentionally shaping the evolution of animals living in our spaces. That's both cool and concerning."

Scientists say raccoons are showing early domestication traits. The internet: “sign me up”

“Next-level magical”: Disney unveils new Olaf animatronic, and people have strong feelings

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

Hand holding new "Wicked" movie theater cup that reads "Go on you're free."

“That’s hilarious”: “Wicked” movie theater cup design flop is accidentally sending…a very different message

Left: Close up on a reusable acrylic drinking straw, in a glass of ice tea. Right: Woman laying in a hospital bed crying, text overlay reading, "PSA: Do not use glass straws."

“New fear unlocked”: Woman’s glass straw shatters. Then, she burps up blood and ends up in the ER

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

oscar isaac refuses to sign funko pop figure

“I’d be sad inside”: Oscar Isaac refuses to sign a Funko figure while giving autographs. Why?

Left: Woman sitting in her car under text reading, "$100 budget for four children for Christmas." Right: See-through bag of toy cars.

“That’s insane”: Mom slammed for budgeting just $100 for 4 kids’ Christmas gifts

Woman in the spices aisle at a grocery store.

Cook reveals $4 “secret ingredient” that makes “literally any Thanksgiving or Christmas casserole 10 times better”

pokimane buys engagement ring for herself

Pokimane bought herself an engagement ring. Now, the internet  debates whether the move was empowering or embarrassing

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“I do not get paid enough”: Wendy’s to offer Frostys for 67 cents on Black Friday, forcing workers to partake in the 6-7 trend

Left: Welsh influencer Jessie Yendle in her car going through a drive-thru, text overlay reads, "Ordering with a Stammer..." Right: Welsh influencer Jessie Yendle with a photo of KFC meal overlaid on her face, text overlay reads "If you saw my story earlier today, you'll see I posted about an official @kfc account mocking Stammer."

“It breaks my heart”: KFC apologizes after “mocking” an influencer’s speech impediment in a video [updated]

NBA 2K rendering of an NBA player wearing a quarter zip sweater. Official NBA 2K X account tweet overlay reads, "Quarter zips are taking over."

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