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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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“Now’s your time”: Tom Morello sarcastically dares “patriots” to step up in Chicago after Trump’s threats

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.

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“That is so rude”: Woman calls out family who photobombed her engagement in a public park, sparking debate

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Katy Perry says she is “most hated person on the internet” at Chicago concert

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‘National embarrassment’: Dr. Phil slammed for turning ICE raids into reality TV

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‘Clap if you care’: The Empire State Building mocks the Chicago Bean’s reopening online

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Chicago Mayor gets backlash for Black Reparations Task Force executive order

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Chicago Rat Hole

‘Hallowed ground’: The Chicago rat hole leaves quite the impression on TikTok

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‘That just made my day’: DoorDash customer says driver ate her food—but restaurant owner remade it and delivered it himself

David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

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Woman Sings on Train

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Woman sings on train like no one is watching —but someone was watching

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