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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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“Is this even legal?”: Samsung smart fridge advertisement allegedly sends woman into a psychotic episode

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.

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Bizarre AI generated ad stills show a green alien in a basketball jersey at a house party. Another still shows a weather man in a yellow jacket looking at the camera, next to a woman in distress holding her dog as they bear a wild hurricane.

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“We are beyond cooked”: This brand aired the first fully AI advertisement during the NBA Finals

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

Nina Hernandez

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“What’s the point of paying for a subscription?”: You’ll see AI-generated ads on Netflix by 2026, company says

Left; A bright AMC theater exterior in Manhattan, New York. Right; a group of movie-goers laugh at a film while enjoying drinks and popcorn.

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“Always More Commercials”: Movie-goers erupt in rage after AMC announces “even more commercials” will play before screenings

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‘Lovebombing’: Expert says brands aren’t just marketing. They’re priming you to be in a cult

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, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘I’m throwing my phone across the room’: Woman blasts new Skims ad. Here’s why

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Did they not know?’: Woman blasts Airbnb for false advertising after sister, niece die in house fire

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

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‘How disrespectful’: Walmart shopper notices something strange about Proper Good’s soup packaging

Amelie Allen is a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

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‘I saw you in that Reel’: How small business owners started working 2 jobs

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‘We’re gonna pay you to do that’: Is Bloom Greens tricking shoppers via influencer advertisements?

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘How did they not catch this’: Wendy’s customer demands answers after noticing something unusual about advertisement for breakfast

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‘I thought Home Depot buckets’: Applebee’s customer accuses the Boozy Buckets of false advertising

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Katherine Huggins

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Weather Channel ad featuring woman in keffiyeh causes absolute meltdown

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.

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‘Apparently Velveeta thinks I identify as a family of 5: Customer accuses Velveeta of false advertising

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.

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Driver says it’s so hot in Texas that this Bestway Furniture ad is now sealed to his windshield

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