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

Susan LaMarca

Blonde woman speaking into a camera with a caption overlay reading: GSAP: Girls should always pee

Culture

Professional life hacker’s “GSAP” acronym goes viral, divides internet over “just-in-case peeing”

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

“Paying money to age your eyes faster”: Man says LASIK surgeon “messed up” his eyes. Now he’s going to school to be an eye doctor

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

“How old are you?” Woman tries to order kids pita at Cava. Then the worker questions her

2 panel image. Graduation with caption that reads: "We are only allowed to clap one time per child" on left. Hands clapping on right.

“This can’t be real!”: Parent goes to child’s graduation. But they are only allowed 1 clap per child

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image. Blurred photo of closed off seats and caption that reads: "When they say only 110 passengers can board and you get on the plane and see this" on left. Plane in air on right.

“What does INOP mean”: Passenger boards Vueling flight. Then they see the plane’s seats cordoned off

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

T-Mobile customer accuses company of slowing down her phone signal because of the type of plan she has

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

“How did everyone suddenly master new smiles?”: Woman calls out how people are smiling differently these days

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

Nina Hernandez

Costco worker explains new hours. Costco grey storefront

“You might wanna become an Executive Member”: Costco worker issues warning after retailer announces change to hours

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

Left; Popeyes fried chicken sitting under a heat lamp. Center; A woman looks stunned with the caption "Don't eat Popeyes they are being sued" written above her. Right; an orange Popeyes storefront.

“Tore my stomach up”: Former supplier alleges Popeyes sold “unsafe” chicken stored in residential garages

Is Gen Z’s “princess nails” trend chic or just boring?

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

Entertainment

“Sounds like Disney no longer believes in magic”: No, Disney did not change its iconic intro music

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

Left and right panels' Woman films her nose and above as she tells a story. Center panel; woman with dark hair and a blonde streak looks into the camera

“Ghosted…literally”: Her father died. She still hasn’t told his mistress of 30 years

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: Tweet reading "So we basically went back to Windows 7? Nice! #wwdc #iOS26" Right: Microsoft Windows TikTok account

Microsoft posts shady video suggesting Apple ripped off the “liquid glass” design

Carnival cruise tyler stands on karaoke stage with a microphone

“He just single-handedly ended racism”: Why is everyone talking about Tyler, the 20-year-old who sang Keith Sweat’s “Nobody” on a Carnival Cruise?

Woman in the passenger seat of a car, an older woman visible behind her, below a caption reading: "Self-deporting my mom, 5:00am, 6/7/2025"

TikTok