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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

Tiktokers share information about people eating Mermaids

Culture

Are elites eating mermaids? TikTok’s wild new conspiracy theory explained

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

Ford logo Emblem(l) Woman wearing glasses shares worst vehicles(r)

‘I have car ptsd’: Expert shares which cars they would never buy. It’s this popular Ford model taking the top spot

United States of America Passport(l) Woman shares new ways to take passport photos(r)

‘I can’t be the only one that didn’t know this’: Woman says you don’t have to go to Walgreens, CVS, or the DMV anymore for passport photos. Then she reveals what you can do instead

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Filet Mignon(l) Longhorn Steakhouse (c) Woman shares what she ordered at longhorn steakhouse(r)

‘Should’ve went to Texas Roadhouse’: Woman orders the filet mignon for $35 from Longhorn Steakhouse. Then she sees what gets to table

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Woman pulling her hair back on left. Hand holding gel capsule on right.

‘I literally was going bald’: Woman notices hair regrowth. Then she shares the one product she used to see results

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘I thought I was the only one!’: Man buys Ken’s, Kraft, Hidden Valley ranch. Then she tries the Great Value ranch from Walmart

Man talking(l), Hand putting cutlery in dishwasher(r)

‘Need my roommate to see this’: Expert reveals the right way to put cutlery in your dishwasher

Man in purple collared shirt, with hand up, frustratedly explaining experience with microwave burrito on left. Burrito on right.

‘Why do they do this?’ Man prepares microwave burrito for lunch. Then he reads the label

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Carvana Building Sign(l) Truck towing an audi(r)

‘Never buying Carvana cuz of y’all’: Audi owner’s transmission blows. So he sells it to Carvana

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Amazon Icons in orange background(l) Man shares information about walmart and amazon(c) Walmart Icons with yellow background(r)

‘Scammers gonna have a field day’: Man says Walmart and Amazon have changed their entire refund policy. Then he reveals why

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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‘This is the least weird SXSW I’ve been to’: The 10 best things we saw at SXSW

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

woman holding her head while looking disappointed(l) Honda Dealer Sign(c) Honda Pilot(r)

‘I almost got hit with my kids in the car’: Woman buys 2025 Honda Pilot. Then all her dash lights come on while she’s on the highway

Rebecca Leib

3 Split images. Woman looking into camera on left. Woman dancing with text that reads: "pro tip: always leave room in your schedule to dilly dally" in center. Woman applying lip gloss in car with overlaying text that reads: "Dilly Dallying" on right.

Why TikTok is embracing the trend of dilly-dallying this spring

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

3 image split. Espresso martini being poured over ice cream in glass on left. Espresso martini being poured into Guinness cup with overlayed text that reads: "When it's St. Patrick's day but you don't like Guinness" in center. Man pouring down espresso martini in Guinness cup on right.

Why people are ‘faking’ their St. Patrick’s Day Guinness with espresso martinis

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

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TikTok