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Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Photo of a Firestone exterior; Screenshot of Tiktok user @gabycuyler; Photo of a Nissan grill.

‘I didn’t realize that was bad’: Nissan driver goes 23,000 miles without oil change. Then she reads the Firestone recommendation

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘Expecting $480 to bring some plates is absurd’: Chili’s server says Barstool personality racked up $2,400 tab. Then she sees the tip

Rebecca Leib

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Culture

Is millennial green the new ‘sad beige’?

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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‘Another reason to buy cheese from Italy’: Expert says stop buying cheese from the U.S. unless you know this detail. Then he explains why

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

Memes

The bizarre rise of Ballerina Cappuccina, TikTok’s surreal new Italian brainrot star

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

‘Dougherty Dozen core’: Black Santa napkin memes are all over TikTok—and getting weirder

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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‘Get your gift and go home!!’: Woman shows up to wedding. Then the bride intervenes over her outfit

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‘You must’ve been THEEEEEE elite employee’: Woman doesn’t show up to work. Then a cop shows up at her door

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‘It’s your responsibility to parent not his’: Sam’s Club shopper blasts store for letting her 5-year-old have 8 samples of Alani Nu energy drinks

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The Gen Alpha cough is the new Gen Z shake is the new millennial pause

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Report on deadly Blackhawk crash kicks off new smear campaign against deceased Army pilot

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

Katherine Huggins

Canada’s top conservative tells Trump to shut it—as 51st state rhetoric threatens to sink his party

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘WE WANT ANSWERS’: Customer cuts open Capri Sun. Then she takes a look inside

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Nathan Fielder starts backlash against Paramount+ after latest episode of “The Rehearsal” drops

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