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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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Culture

“What is going on”: Nara Smith’s odd baked potato video inspires parodies—and raised eyebrows

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

Susan LaMarca

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Marshmallow nets are the latest food craze people are trying to recreate at home, but it’s harder than it looks

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“Just a marketing ploy”: People say the illusion is over after an air fryer truther’s video goes viral

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Memes

“You know what time it is”: Ground beef o’clock takes over social media

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

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“You’ll never get it perfect”: Reddit can’t stop critiquing this user’s daily chive-chopping posts

3 panel: Left: Ruined stainless steel pan. Middle: Woman in a flannel holding a pan to the camera. Right: A destroyed electric stovetop from an exploded stainless steel pan.

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“That red glow was your warning”: Woman’s stainless steel pan literally explodes. Then a welder explains the hidden science

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Genius”: One avocado hack going viral will save you so much time

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Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“How am I even alive?”: EMT explains why throwing burned food into the garbage can is a huge fire risk

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“We love when they wave back”: Smoked wagyu brisket “twerking” as it’s being sliced has viewers feeling unsettled

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

Left: Fish dish - fried cod fillet with asparagus on wooden table Right: Worm parasite in fish

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Diner horrified to find parasitic worm in her fish—after she took the last bite

Eilish O’Sullivan is 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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“Never using a steel brush again”: Woman reveals how to properly clean your grill when bristles get stuck. All you need is an onion

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“Since nobody cooks anymore”: Walmart shopper finds 36-inch, $296 Blackstone griddle on “hidden clearance”—for only $106

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘I’ve officially fallen victim’: Woman buys pots and pans from Temu. Then she finds out just how malleable they really are

3 Panel image, Blue Crabs in Air fryer, and two women terrified

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‘People make mistakes’: Woman puts Maryland blue crabs in the air fryer—while they are still alive

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer for The Daily Dot covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

Man shows easy trick by shaking the egg, and easy way to make scrambled egg

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Man says shake your eggs before cracking them open on the Blackstone. Then he shows what happens when you take his advice

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