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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Spotify users are canceling their accounts after ICE recruitment commercials ruin the vibe: “That ad is disgusting”

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

Left: Woman in her car holding a piece of Arby's steak nugget on a fork while trying it. Right: Cup full of Arby's new steak nuggets.

“That ain’t steak”: Woman tries Arby’s new Steak Nuggets. She says they taste like “burnt dog food”

Former U.S. army sniper looking into the camera, angry expression.

Viral Politics

“Spoiled insecure brats”: Army sniper erupts over Trump sending troops to cities

2025 meme inspiration for halloween costumes

Memes

17 memes from 2025 to turn into Halloween costumes

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman in glasses walking, text overlay reads, "unexpected 'flight' to chicago." Right: Screenshot of phone screen showing American Airlines boarding pass.

“Would totally do it again”: Woman stunned to discover her American Airlines flight to Chicago was actually…a bus ride

Woman in a dark room in a baseball cap speaking into the camera.

“I am no one’s person”: Woman explains what coupled people just don’t get about being “chronically single”

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

“Do better”: TikTok witches have begged Crock-Pot for a cauldron, only to be denied

Woman in a black bikini being airbrushed with a spray tan in a professional beauty salon. Text overlay reads, "Nope. You shouldn't have to do anything to your body you don't want to. The chemicals are nasty."

“Tell her to get bent”: Bride insists her bridesmaids tan, then says they’re too dark and “sabotaged” her wedding

most important video games in peoples lives

Entertainment

“It completely shifted my perspective on human connection”: 20 video games that changed players’ lives forever

walmart new paritions what are they and why

“Unlock the yogurt section by completing the bread aisle challenge”: Frustrated Walmart customer wants to know why the store has installed barriers in aisles

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

14 times celebrities did the funniest thing online

Culture

“I think we know who to blame”: Explaining the Mountain Dew flavor conspiracy theory

“Pure fad, pure novelty”: Hank Green gives a bleak “SlopTok” report back after scrolling through Sora 2

Left: Bakery owner standing behind a counter in a black apron. Right: Influencer in glasses and red lipstick speaking into the camera.

“She tried to blackmail us”: Bakery owner calls out influencer for demanding free pastries for a good review. Now she’s clapping back

Left: Barking hound dog, caption overlay reads, "Brought home a 100 year old oil portrait. Hung it... my dog took one look at it and said 'Absolutely not.'" Right: 100-year-old oil painting of a a woman dressed in black.

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