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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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Entertainment

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

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“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

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

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

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

Susan LaMarca

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.

“Trust her instinct”: Dog refuses to go near 100-year-old painting and viewers are convinced it’s haunted

Left: A Craigslist ad titled "Will you split a Costco pie with me?" above a photo of Costco pies. Right: Text reading: "“I really want to try the Costco peanut butter chocolate pie but it’s 4.5 lbs and I hear it’s very dense. I can’t eat it by myself, so I am looking for 3-4 people to meet me in the parking lot of Costco and split it with me...”

“Will you split a Costco pie with me?” Craigslist ad has TikTok predicting the “goods-splitting economy”

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

Are USPS mail carriers consistently lured with cash on their routes as a test? TikTokers push longtime rumor

Instagram model and TikTok creator Gianna Wulf standing next to her husband at her gender reveal party. Caption overlay reads, "Pov your mom had to make your gender reveal about her."

“Jealousy is an ugly thing”: Pregnant influencer’s mom sabotages gender reveal with a confetti “prank”

Left: A McDonald's location with a hydrangea bush outside, text overlay reads, "Me when I told people I was getting my wedding florals at McDonald's." Right: A bouquet of hydrangeas on a table.

“Ballin’ on a McBudget”: DIY bride claims she clipped her wedding flowers from McDonald’s

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People are hanging off crosswalk signs to take part in the Kid Cudi-inspired “Maui Wowie” trend

Left: Woman looking into the camera sitting in her car, text overlay reads, "you do NOT have to make a purchase to play McDonald's Monopoly." Right: Thousand Oaks, CA, USA: 2024 Oct. 5. 2024 McDonalds, McDonald's burger fast food restaurant. Sign, logo, angle view

“Just got free small fries!”: McDonald’s MONOPOLY is live again, and TikTok’s already figured out the loophole

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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