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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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‘Clay bar before it gets worse’: Woman tries to spray-paint emblem on Chevrolet truck. Then she realizes she made a huge mistake

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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Memes

What’s up with all those Elon Musk First Lady memes?

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘Who buys soda from 7-Eleven anyway QT better’: Woman swears off gas station soda after spotting something unusual in Circle K machine

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘This is why I take my own jar of peppers’: In-N-Out customer warns against asking for extra peppers

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

Former GOP congressman’s $2.5 million GoFundMe trolled over his anti-Obamacare vote

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

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Newsletter: 🚽 Woman’s bizarre hotel bathroom baffles

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

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‘How old are you?’: Walmart shopper goes in for cold medicine. Then she gets to checkout

Amelie Allen was 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.

Amelie Allen

Two panel design with a woman talking to the camera in her car and a Subway sandwich sign in the other panel.

‘As I’m pulling out the cash’: Subway customer tries to tip in cash. Then the worker says this when she asks for a bag

The affectionate history of the Gay Guys Kissing meme

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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What is dry yogurt? All about TikTok’s new favorite way to consume the dietary staple

Aimée Lutkin was a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Aimée Lutkin

Where did the ‘Comically Large Spoon’ meme come from?

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Pete Hegseth over image of bacteria under microscope

Trump Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth proudly boasted of never washing his hands: ‘Germs are not real’

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image. On the left and right side a person expresses themself energetically, while sitting in their car. In the middle panel is the Kia logo.

‘I will never buy another Kia because of this feature’: Woman buys Kia Sportage. Then she tries driving it

Rebecca Leib

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The ‘I Love Video Games’ meme is a perfect riff on men, women, and gaming culture

Two panel design with one showing a woman talking and the other is a couple at a restaurant talking with their waitress.

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