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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.

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Anna Good

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Culture

“I don’t sing like that”: A new meme trolls how Katy Perry chews her lyrics—and she noticed

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.

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Lindsey Weedston

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The ‘Zendaya hat theory’ connects nothing to nothing. It’s the perfect conspiracy theory going massively viral

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey getting criticized for “wasteful,” “out of touch” baby shower that looks like wedding

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Isabelle Fuhrman can’t forget this embarrassing ‘Hunger Games’ memory with J-Law

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‘What incredible history’: Met Gala viewers are just realizing the meaning behind all the ‘haint blue’ looks

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.

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‘Save public media’: Elmo says he was laid off from Sesame Street in now-deleted LinkedIn post (updated)

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‘Why is she yelling like that?’: Doechii’s Met Gala behavior draws backlash, debate over how she treats her staff

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Trump posts AI photo of himself as a Sith lord—Mark Hamill roasts him

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32 Met Gala memes that nailed (and roasted) this year’s theme

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‘It’s as easy as this’: Robert De Niro’s short, loving message to his trans daughter praised as a masterclass in fatherhood

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Craigslist ad for ‘conservative Rage Against The Machine’ cover band gets clowned on

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‘Why are women lying about this?’: British pop star’s gym ‘glow-up’ sparks chaotic debate over what women actually want

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‘Nightmare couple’: People are being very normal about BJ Novak dating Delaney Rowe

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Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ remake already has English lit fans in full revolt

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

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