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

Susan LaMarca

Woman sitting in her car blinded by the headlights of the car behind her.

“Fighting for my life”: Driver blinded by super-bright headlights hits 2.5 million views

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

Man looking into the camera, text overlay reads, "Most people don't realize they are illiterate."

“60% of America is illiterate”: Creator explains why not knowing ‘their/there/they’re’ makes people ‘functionally illiterate’

Bride shocked with her mouth open at a bachelorette party.

“I would be throwing up”: Viewers stunned after friends play surprise montage of bride’s exes at her bachelorette

Entertainment

“AI is just stealing with extra steps”: Japanese manga publisher Shueisha issues statement against OpenAI

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“Be bored in the airport”: Travelers share the airport hacks they swear by for stress-free holiday flights

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

Couples Dancing And Drinking At Evening Party. Text overlay from AskReddit reads, "What's an actual psychological 'cheat code' you use in social situations that works almost every time?"

“Being comfortable in silence”: 17 simple social “cheat codes” people claim work almost every single time

Man smiling into the distance, text overlay reads, "Diddy tag." Right: Sean "Diddy" Combs at the Aqua Hydrate Press Conference at the Private Location on February 26, 2013 in West Hollywood, CA.

Culture

“He got baby oil”: Kids are apparently playing “Diddy tag” on the playground

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

Left: McDonald's themed Grinch socks. Right: The Grinch sitting in front of the McDonald's Grinch meal.

McDonald’s launches The Grinch Meal with Grinch-themed socks for the holidays

Left: Alex Jones looking up into the sky. Right: AI-generated image of Alex Jones holding a Thanksgiving turkey standing next to Sydney Sweeney.

Viral Politics

“It’s called a joke”: Alex Jones shares AI Thanksgiving pic with Sydney Sweeney, then rants about “triggered” reactions

Left: Middle aged woman analyzing brain and spinal MRI scans on computer monitor in medical office. Right: Paul revere meme, text overlay reads, "32 is the new 25!!!"

“I’m still a child”: New study says the brain’s most stable period doesn’t arrive until age 32

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

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“Wicked For Good” popcorn buckets are selling out all over the world, but the prices are out of control

The “ShamWow guy” is running for Congress in Texas with a goal to destroy wokism

TikTokers are entering their Disney Channel bully era, and it’s hilarious

Left: 10-week-old puppy named Carlito standing in the grass. Right: 10-week-old puppy named Carlito leaning against a wall and pooping while standing on his hind legs.

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