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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

“38 pumps of dried lotion”: New  Jergens line of portable product immediately compared to “lotion crust”

A police car used to model cars in “Grand Theft Auto 6” is now up for auction

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

“Real life Lisa Frank”: Pet owner dyes cat’s fur into a rainbow of colors, sparking concern

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

The “clean girl” look is out. Behind the “purseface” beauty trend taking over instead

Actor Tomas Matos delivering Uber Eats odors with his grandmother by his side in the car.

Entertainment

“It pays!”: Actor Tomás Matos shares that they’re delivering food with their grandma now

Left: Woman in glasses and a septum ring talking into the camera about her grandma playing Animal Crossing on Switch. Right: Animal crossing game popular Nintendo switch with joy controllers family friend activity playing together. Caption overlay reads "Leave nana's island alone Nintendo!!!"

Culture

“This is her life”: Gamer begs Nintendo not to “brick” her grandmother’s Switch, where Animal Crossing is her whole world

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

Left: Tweet reading "Millennials use “lol” like STOP at the end of a telegram lol." Right: Black woman's hands texting "LOL" in a car on an iPhone.

“That’s my emotional support lol”: Millennials are crashing out after Gen Z points out they end every text with “lol”

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

3 Panel: Left: Woman dancing doing the barbershop haircut that costs a quarter accuracy meme. Middle: Actor Kevin James Sievert delivering the line during the song "King of New York" in a Wisconsin production. Right: Shirtless man dancing doing the barbershop haircut that costs a quarter accuracy meme.

Memes

The “barbershop haircut that costs a quarter” meme from “Newsies” is blowing up on TikTok

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: Woman in a leopard cardigan looking into the camera. Right: Screenshot of iPhone Voicemail box.

“God forbid a girl is creative”: Everyone is dying laughing at this dermatologist’s chaotic voicemail

“Why would you have not just walked out?”: Brandy Melville customer says she was forced to buy the clothes she tried on—all because of her makeup

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman looking into camera telling a story. Caption overlay reads: "The date that made me swear off dating in New York (story time)." RIght: Woman speaking into the camera, caption overlay reads "so he asked the server to get a separate table for him and I."

“Acting like that at 43 is the hugest red flag”: NYC woman’s “worst first date” with “egomaniac” goes viral for all the wrong reasons

Two panel image: Woman with a septum piercing doing air quotes, caption overlay reads "Nose ring theory."

Mocked for the “nose ring theory,” woman doubles down: “If I’m not for you—good”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

pike place market jeweler recreates lost bracelet for woman on tiktok

“I feel so much more at peace”: Woman asks TikTok to track down the creator of a lost bracelet from her late brother. They delivered

“Nearly decapitated myself”: Influencer urges caution after her outfit nearly killed her

3 panel: Left: Mom holding a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Middle: Mom holding 5 blocks of cheese, caption overlay reads "Grocery haul/total at the end." Right: Mom holding 32 boxes of frozen pizza.

TikTok

“38 pumps of dried lotion”: New Jergens line of portable product immediately compared to “lotion crust”