Main Header Menu

Become a subscriber today to get unlimited access

Thanks for reading!

Register to continue

The Daily Dot

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

Woman talking with text "a conservative republican"(l), Phone with tiktok app(r)

‘I was brainwashed’: Woman reveals how TikTok turned her from ‘no empathy’ conservative to ‘caring’ leftist—and why it terrifies the government

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

Two panel design with a bowl of gourmet seasoning in a nice bowl, next to an image of a Walmart

‘Did y’all know these were back here?’: Man goes to Walmart’s home and garden section. Then he finds something unusual being sold there

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

Two panel design with a woman looking and talking at the camera, next to an image of a desk with the words "Credit Union" on a piece of paper

‘I will refer them…’: Former bank teller reveals how much money you need to have in your savings account for her to think you’re wealthy. It’s less than you think

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling In The Deep: Is 2025 going to be mid?

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

Home Goods storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Breville machine box(r)

‘This is an $800 espresso machine’: Woman finds Breville Espresso Machine at HomeGoods for $500. There’s just one problem

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

man checking under car condition in garage(l) Mechanic holding flashlight to check under car(r)

‘I had a Ford Focus come into our shop like that’: Customer brings in car over ‘clunks.’ The mechanic can’t believe what he finds

Two panel design with a close up of of Puffs Cheetos, next to an image of Sam's Club

‘I switched to store brands’: Sam’s Club shopper buys bag of Cheetos Puffs. Then she opens up the bag

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Two panel design with a person wiping down a surface with a spounge, next to an image of liquid dish soap

‘I always see them just wipe’: Woman issues warning for anyone who uses Dawn Powerwash. You’re probably using it wrong

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

3 panel image: in the middle is a bubbly, fizzy soda, and on the sides a person explains.

‘The next day it won’t be flat’: Woman says put this in your Coca-Cola can and leave it in the fridge overnight to keep it fresh. Does it work?

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

three panel design with a Mazda sign in the first one, a woman looking happy and at the camera in the middle, next to an image of a Subaru sign

Woman calls out Mazda for this common reason. When they’re ‘genuinely sorry,’ it’s too late—she’s on to Subaru

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

2 panel image: on the left is the exterior of a HomeGoods store. On the right a person explains.

‘No tag’: HomeGoods shopper finds this $125 coffee table book mistakenly placed in the clearance aisle. Then she asks an employee about 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

MrBeast next to a phone with tiktok on it

‘I’ll take him over Musk’: MrBeast’s surprise offer to buy TikTok has everyone in the bargaining stage of grief

Man drinking coffee with text "me touching grass and being with my family after tiktok gets banned"(L), Man looking sad with text "me saying goodbye to my chinese spy on the 19th (he perfected my algorithm)"(r)

Memes

25 pics that really articulate how TikTok is feeling about the looming ban

Roy Stephen is a N.Y.-based freelance journalist covering the gig economy. His work was previously featured on Inc. Magazine, the US Sun, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Roy Canivel

MrBeast says billionaires are in his DMs looking to finance TikTok purchase

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

Post with text "xiaohongshu at the top of app downloads today, and "tiktok refugees" are already finding a home among the chinese luigi mangione stands. they're joking about sending their data directly to xi jinping in a red envelope. you know the american tech lobby is pissed right now lol. and posts

TikTok

‘I was brainwashed’: Woman reveals how TikTok turned her from ‘no empathy’ conservative to ‘caring’ leftist—and why it terrifies the government