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Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

‘Ask for the manager’: 2 women try to order meals at restaurant. Then the male server stops them

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

2 image split. Woman explaining shoe on left. Nike on right.

‘They literally give you the power of [The] Flash’: Woman wears Nike Vaporfly shoes to national race. Then she gets turned away 5 minutes before. Here’s why they’re so special

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

‘I just know it’s a Ford’: Man gets his oil changed at Take 5. Then it starts driving funny

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

Three screenshots of Tiktok user @conornoburst with the caption "straight to consumer millennial core.

Culture

Warby Parker got hit with a Gen Z insult so specific it loops back to iconic

Rebecca Leib

3 panel image showing groups of people laughing.

‘Bift’? ‘Scrongle’? Fake slang trend tricks teens into thinking they said something wrong

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

Buy pork, get a second job: Gen Z is asking millennials for recession advice and survival tips on TikTok

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

Braden Bjella

‘What’s in it?’: Man makes both Oscar Mayer and Costco bacon. Then he takes a look at the grease

2 panel image of Addison Rae holding up an ipod. Text over is a tweet saying, "it insists upon itself."

Addison Rae plugged into an iPod nano—critics say the vibe is ‘manufactured’

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

Screenshot of Tate McRae from her "Revolving Door" music video; Photo of Morgan Wallen.

‘From khia asylum to Trump’s rally…’: The Tate McRae x Morgan Wallen collab rumors have fans accusing her of going right

two panel image, Man with cap upset, Carvana store

‘This car is a 2019. Only has 23,000 miles on it’: Man purchases Ford Mustang from Carvana. Then he takes a closer look at the paint

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

Photo composite of A McDonalds Sign and a Canadian Snack Wrap

McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap. Here’s when you’ll find this beloved item on the menu

The McDonald’s Snack Wrap is coming back…recession indicator?

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

‘I bet you’ve never heard of this Vaseline hack’: Home improvement expert shares little-known use for Vaseline on faucets

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

2 image split. Woman sitting in car holding broken key on left. Honda on car on right.

‘I just bought a new shell off Amazon’: Honda driver accidentally breaks key. Then the dealership tells her the cost to replace it

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

3 panel image: a person explains, the exterior of a Wing Stop restaurant, and a Wing Stop bag.

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