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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

Culture

“Is burnout supposed to last this long?”: Brutally honest rant captures how endless self-improvement still leaves us empty

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

Left: Couple looking into camera under text reading, "testing the bird theory on my husband." Right: Couple walking in a park, woman pointing, man looks confused, text overlay reads, "Testing 'the bird theory' on my man."

What is the “bird theory?” The relationship test people are using to see if their partners actually care

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: Man looking into camera underneath text reading "Owala bottle break-in full story." Right: Man's hand holding Owala bottle.

“He lunged at me”: This musician fought off two home invaders using only his Owala water bottle

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

Susan LaMarca

“Really gets the dread going”: Man designs “Slack-o-lantern” to terrorize his “tech bro” neighbors, then destroys it

Left: Woman grimacing in pain, text overlay reads, "Trying on actual 2000s low-rise jeans for the 1st time." Right: Woman sitting in her car doing air-quotes, text overlay reads, "have you guys seen the video of the girl trying on 'historically accurate jeans."

“Darling, those are high-rise”: Woman tries on “historically accurate” 2000s low-rise jeans and millennials are howling in disbelief

Left: Man standing in a baseball cap and white tank top under text reading, "How I figured out I was part of Group 7." Middle: Singer Sophia James looking into the camera under text reading "You are in Group 7." Right: Girl smiling widely under caption reading "How it feels being in Group 7 (I have no idea waht this means.)

“Is this really what we’re doing?”: Explaining the massively viral “Group 7” phenomenon taking over TikTok

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

“Anyone want to explain why shoes are dying?”: Sneaker shop owner shares bleak outlook of luxury streetwear

Left: Woman sitting in a car looking into the camera underneath text reading, "2 ways I'm handing 6 7 in my classroom." Right: Woman sitting in a classroom talking to students underneath text reading, "POV: your students keep saying '6 7.'"

Kids won’t stop chanting “6-7” in school, and teachers are done playing along

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Are orange iPhones turning pink? Man shares how his brand new phone’s color has changed in just two weeks

Viral videos claim expiration of government SNAP benefits in November is already increasing shoplifting at Walmart. Is there any truth to it?

Model Tess Holliday sitting in her car speaking into the camera with her hair down.

“You need to lose weight”: Model Tess Holliday says United Airlines flight attendant fat-shamed her mid-flight, compared her to his sister

Left: Man trying Tyra Banks' hot ice cream. Middle: Tyra Banks in a chef's hat under text reading, "Hot ice cream." Right: Two women trying Tyra Banks' hot ice cream.

“Just warm milk”: People are trying Tyra Banks’ “hot ice cream,” to mixed reviews

Left: Celebrity stylist Law Roach holding up Solovey's Candy Salmon. Right: Woman with dark hair in a ponytail and turquoise shirt holding up Solovey's Candy Salmon.

FoodTok is once again losing it over “savory girl candy,” AKA candied salmon

Left: Blonde woman in a pink jacket pointing to an overlay of the "Man diagram" she made. Right: Close-up of the "Man diagram," a Venn chart of three overlapping circles.

TikTok

“Is burnout supposed to last this long?”: Brutally honest rant captures how endless self-improvement still leaves us empty

What is the “bird theory?” The relationship test people are using to see if their partners actually care

“He lunged at me”: This musician fought off two home invaders using only his Owala water bottle

“Really gets the dread going”: Man designs “Slack-o-lantern” to terrorize his “tech bro” neighbors, then destroys it

“Darling, those are high-rise”: Woman tries on “historically accurate” 2000s low-rise jeans and millennials are howling in disbelief

“Is this really what we’re doing?”: Explaining the massively viral “Group 7” phenomenon taking over TikTok

“Anyone want to explain why shoes are dying?”: Sneaker shop owner shares bleak outlook of luxury streetwear

Kids won’t stop chanting “6-7” in school, and teachers are done playing along

Are orange iPhones turning pink? Man shares how his brand new phone’s color has changed in just two weeks

Viral videos claim expiration of government SNAP benefits in November is already increasing shoplifting at Walmart. Is there any truth to it?

“You need to lose weight”: Model Tess Holliday says United Airlines flight attendant fat-shamed her mid-flight, compared her to his sister

“Just warm milk”: People are trying Tyra Banks’ “hot ice cream,” to mixed reviews

FoodTok is once again losing it over “savory girl candy,” AKA candied salmon

Woman’s “Men Diagram” explains every guy on dating apps—and the joke they all make

“Bucket list experience”: Passenger shares footage from her flight on a Hello Kitty airplane

TikTok

“Is burnout supposed to last this long?”: Brutally honest rant captures how endless self-improvement still leaves us empty

What is the “bird theory?” The relationship test people are using to see if their partners actually care

“He lunged at me”: This musician fought off two home invaders using only his Owala water bottle

“Really gets the dread going”: Man designs “Slack-o-lantern” to terrorize his “tech bro” neighbors, then destroys it

“Darling, those are high-rise”: Woman tries on “historically accurate” 2000s low-rise jeans and millennials are howling in disbelief

“Is this really what we’re doing?”: Explaining the massively viral “Group 7” phenomenon taking over TikTok

“Anyone want to explain why shoes are dying?”: Sneaker shop owner shares bleak outlook of luxury streetwear

Kids won’t stop chanting “6-7” in school, and teachers are done playing along

Are orange iPhones turning pink? Man shares how his brand new phone’s color has changed in just two weeks

Viral videos claim expiration of government SNAP benefits in November is already increasing shoplifting at Walmart. Is there any truth to it?

“You need to lose weight”: Model Tess Holliday says United Airlines flight attendant fat-shamed her mid-flight, compared her to his sister

“Just warm milk”: People are trying Tyra Banks’ “hot ice cream,” to mixed reviews

FoodTok is once again losing it over “savory girl candy,” AKA candied salmon

Woman’s “Men Diagram” explains every guy on dating apps—and the joke they *all* make

“Bucket list experience”: Passenger shares footage from her flight on a Hello Kitty airplane

Woman’s “Men Diagram” explains every guy on dating apps—and the joke they all make