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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Culture

“She looks dressed for battle!”: Kim Kardashian decked out in jewelry at Paris trial. People think it’s a power move

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

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“That was really shady”: Woman calls out DoorDash for charging her after promoting $75 off deal at Ulta. She’s not alone

Mariam Sharia is a senior editor and reporter at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

A screenshot of a video of a truck with Arabic lettering and the McDonald's logo on it.

Saudi Arabia greets Trump with a mobile McDonald’s like it’s a loyalty reward

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

Susan LaMarca

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Influencer accidentally leaks “work calendar” with no work in it—the internet has some thoughts

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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“I hope you asked for a refund”: Walmart shopper tries to order the viral cupcake bouquet. Here’s why she didn’t get what she ordered, according to a worker

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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Woman says her kids are not allowed at wedding. Then she gets there and sees other people’s kids

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

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Gas stations caught charging credit card users an extra $1 per gallon

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

Nina Hernandez

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Costco places restrictions on customers buying gold—all because of this viral reselling scheme

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

The ‘F students are inventors’ meme is a prank-filled dunk on business bros

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

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“McDonald’s who?”: Wendy’s releases 3 new items riffing on the beloved Frosty

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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“They knew there was no service!!!”: Woman issues safety warning after traveling from Memphis to Houston, seeing man lying in the middle of the road

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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Uh, what’s up with those National Parks videos on your FYP?

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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“I don’t sing like that”: A new meme trolls how Katy Perry chews her lyrics—and she noticed

“They knew exactly who … I was”: Hasan Piker says he was detained, questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

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