The Daily Dot climbs in an RV with Tumblr's premier GIF artists for an epic trip to SXSW.

The Road to Austin with Mr. GIF

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Sayantan is a Senior Writer with over six years of experience covering the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for pop culture, he explores films, television, anime, video games, and emerging digital trends. His work is driven by a focus on crafting engaging, insightful stories that connect with a global audience.

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Redditors list subscriptions they’d never cancel.

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‘They Have A Customer For Life From Me’: People Name The One Subscription They’ll Never Cancel

Redditors list canceled shows that should come back.

From Orville to Firefly – Fans List Cancelled TV Shows They’d Like to See Make a Comeback

Prerna is a senior writer with over 10 years of experience covering entertainment, politics, and digital culture. She’s passionate about tracking the trends, stories, and conversations taking over the internet. A movie fanatic at heart, she’s always looking for her next great watch. When she’s not chasing stories, she’s probably binge-watching something addictive and insisting everyone else watch it, too.

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Reddit names the movie parents they completely misunderstood as kids.

‘The Boring Parent Was Right’: Internet Is Revisiting the Movie Parents They Thought Were Wrong as Kids. Turns Out They Were Right

Strange letters on thrift store t-shirt turn out to be famous star wars dialogue.

A Thrifted T-Shirt Had Mysterious Letters on It — Internet Instantly Recognized the Star Wars Reference.

Reddit names the actors who went from ‘weird looking’ to handsome.

‘I Thought He Was So Ugly’: Redditors Admit Which Actors They Completely Misjudged

Al Pacino’s late fatherhood sparks debate over his son’s future.

Al Pacino Became a Father Again at 83 — Three Years Later the Internet Is Still Debating Whether That Was the Right Call

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Akil is a Caribbean native who enjoys writing, reading, music, and fitness. He loves exploring new ideas, telling engaging stories, and making the most of every experience. When he’s not working, he enjoys living life to the fullest.

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Man Said his Friend was Counting Favors after Paying for his Meal

Man Says Friend Insisted He Didn’t Need to Repay a $65 Dinner, Then Called Him Out for Giving Cash to Someone Else Two Weeks Later

Haley Van Horn is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in lifestyle, entertainment, and culture stories. She has contributed to publications like PEOPLE and Parade, and her work is preserved in the Library of Congress.

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Reddit User Says Best Friend Scheduled a Friendship Breakup

Reddit User Says Best Friend Scheduled a Friendship Breakup, Then Showed Up to the Call With Notes: ‘I Couldn’t Believe What Happened’

Man Left his Lady High and Dry at the Nail Salon on their First Date

Man Says His Hinge Date Expected Him to Pay $120 for Her Pedicure Before Their First Date, So He Left Her at the Nail Salon: ‘Is That Okay?’

Woman Warns TikTok Users About ‘Nice Nasty’ Friends to Avoid

TikTok Creator Warns About Friends Who Seem Nice but Act Differently in Private: ‘They Play Their Part Very Well’

TikToker Says Customer Called Repeatedly Before Café Opened

TikToker Says She Ignored an Angry Customer’s Calls After She Tried to Enter the Café 30 Minutes Before Opening: ‘I Wasn’t Obligated to Answer’

TikToker Says Young People Are in a ‘Dating Recession’

“We Are in a Dating Recession”: TikToker Says Young People Are Dating Less as Commenters Blame Dating Apps, Rising Costs and Fear of Rejection

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Vanshika is an entertainment and internet culture writer with over four years of experience covering Hollywood, and K-pop and internet trends. She enjoys unpacking the stories behind celebrity culture and reviewing the next screen obsession. Off the clock, she’s either buried in a book or convincing her dog they’re the main character.