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

Nina Hernandez

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Woman asks what the ‘craziest FBI’ move girlfriends have ever done to catch a cheating boyfriend. The responses don’t disappoint

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Oura Ring 4(l) Woman holding her finger(r)

Woman recommends Oura Ring to her friends. Then her ring breaks—and now she’s issuing a warning

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’ll never get a black car again’: Man takes his car into drive-thru car wash. Then he gets a $2,800 bill

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

Women with hoop earrings and wine on her hand, Costco Logo

‘I hate it when people take their job so seriously’: Woman goes to Costco with her mom for pumpkin pie. Then she tries to pay

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

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‘Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer’: Saab driver gets dashboard warning. There’s just one problem

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

Susan LaMarca

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Culture

‘God forbid a girl be an architect’: The dream home trend where girls just want a big sink, a cat room, and a dungeon for men

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

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‘She’s collecting world leaders’: Pope Francis is dead, Trisha Paytas is pregnant—coincidence? The internet says no

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

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Woman goes to Korea for this ‘harmless’ skin treatment. She returns home blind in 1 eye. What went wrong?

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

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Memes

From ‘he is risen’ to ‘he is rizzin’: 23 of the best Easter memes, 2025

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‘Not the vertically rotating fish again’: How a spinning fish became Germany’s brain-rottiest meme export

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‘Nissan knew who they were marketing to’: Man sits in driver’s seat of Altima. Then he realizes it has this unprecedented feature

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

Pope Francis’ passing resurfaces Nostradamus prediction from 1555. Here’s what he said comes next

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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Shopper gets off plane in Italy and heads straight to Louis Vuitton. Then a salesperson gets in the way

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

Braden Bjella

Women with Black hat and Shirt in her home, Yellow and Blue Walmart Signage

Walmart shopper reaches for Angus beef cuts. Then she notices this unprecedented new anti-theft device

Red Discount Tire store, and Man in blue jumpsuit replacing tire from car

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