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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.

Prerna

Woman sees ex with another woman and realizes she doesn’t want him back.

Culture

A Woman Saw Her Ex Walk Past Her Workplace With Someone New and Said She Felt Sorry for Him

Reddit user has a message for people who fear older relatives.

‘Stop Pretending They’re Innocent’: A Viral Post Argues Young People Shouldn’t Have to Hide Tattoos From Grandma

Woman Has Been Sending Her Boyfriend 10K a Month for Rent — His Dad Found Out and Told Her They Need to Have a Conversation

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.

Vanshika

Entertainment

‘This Is Upsetting’: Internet Revived Katy Perry’s Backpack Kid SNL Performance and Ended Up Listing Every Chaotic Moment From the 2010s

Reddit Debates Whether a Tiny Pencil Is Too Small to Keep

‘I Feel Guilty’: A Pencil Too Small to Hold Started a Reddit Debate About Waste, Attachment and Whether Using a Straw as an Extender Is Genius or Concerning

Sohini is a digital media writer and editor with nearly five years of experience covering trends, entertainment, and online culture. She has contributed to multiple national and international publications in editorial and management roles. When she’s offline, she’s usually watching TV shows and movies with her dog.

Sohini

A Redditor celebrated his birthday with steak and a decision to end his relationship.

‘I’ve Just Had Enough’: A Man Broke Up With His Girlfriend of Three Years After She Forgot His Birthday for the Third Time

Mom says nurse’s PPD claims led to a CPS call.

New Mom Said a Nurse Spent Weeks Pushing a Depression Diagnosis She Did Not Have — Then Called Child Protective Services

A couple considers how to use a $100,000 inheritance while planning to buy a new home.

‘Keep It Somewhere Stable’: A Couple Got a $100,000 Inheritance and Now They Disagree on What to Do With It

A debate over chronic lateness has people questioning when patience becomes a boundary.

A Woman Fed Up With a Chronically Late Friend Gave Her a Fake Arrival Time — the Friend Arrived an Hour Past That Too and the Friendship May Not Survive It

A backyard fire pit led to an unexpected visit from firefighters.

A Neighbor Called 911 Over a ‘Massive, Out-of-Control’ Fire — Firefighters Showed Up and Found Nothing Wrong

A post featuring Mark Ruffalo has sparked renewed discussion about his support for Palestine.

Mark Ruffalo Said He Is ‘Not Afraid of Losing His Hollywood Career’ for Speaking Out — Internet is Debating How Much Career Risk He Actually Faces for His Gaza Stance

Reddit Defends a Coworker Who's Been Scheduling Fake Meetings for Months

A Worker Has Been Booking Fake Meetings With Himself for Months — Internet Says That’s Actually Genius

Motorcycles are pictured parked in an area marked for wheelchair parking.

‘That’s Not a Biker Gang’: Disabled Man Couldn’t Park After Motorcycles Took Every Accessible Spot — Then Commenters Spotted the Symbols

A 12-pack of Sprite Tropical Mix sits beneath a digital price tag showing a $12.99 regular price and a $4.99 promotional price.

Grocery Store Listed Sprite at $12.99 on the Shelf — Then Offered It for $4.99 if You Download the App and Buy Five — Internet Had Thoughts

Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

Resident turned to Reddit after kids didn't stop throwing rocks at their apartment wall at 3:00 a.m.

A Night-Shift Worker’s Upstairs Neighbors Are Children Who Bang Ceilings at 3 a.m. and Laugh at His Notes — He’s Moving Out and Wishing the Next Tenant Luck