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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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Culture

“Congrats mother”: Charli XCX announces her marriage on TikTok with a meme

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This trending Charli XCX sound is for everyone who loves a guessing game

Kira Deshler is the assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Kira Deshler

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Charli XCX fans welcome the arrival of Brat Autumn

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‘Please don’t dox her’: Behind the Charli XCX-inspired ‘Apple Dance’ controversy on TikTok

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Rebecca Black debuts Charli XCX ‘Brat’ mash-up of ‘Friday’ during Boiler Room set

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Newsletter: Mindy Kaling calls Nancy Pelosi ‘Brat’ at the DNC

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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Memes

‘Your 401k is getting unburdened from what has been’—the 2024 stock market crash gets meme’d

Kyle Calise is a video producer, writer, and storyteller from southern New England. When he’s not crafting explainer and culture videos, he’s usually out on a nature trail admiring trees.

Kyle Calise

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Meme History: Kamala Harris Coconut Tree Memes

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Entertainment

Charli XCX responds to claims saying ‘Brat Summer’ is already over

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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Kamala Harris is having a ‘Brat Girl Summer’: Here’s what that means

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

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Kamala Harris’ ‘Brat’ branding leaves Fox News hosts baffled

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

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Harris takes inspiration from Charli XCX as she kicks off presidential campaign

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Kamala Harris kicks off 2024 bid with ‘Brat’-inspired rebrand—and a plug from Charli XCX

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

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This year, it’s all about having a ‘Brat’ Summer—this is how it’s done

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