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The Daily Dot

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

“I believe”: The Red String Theory binds TikTok with stories of fateful love

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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“A Disney adult and other theme park enthusiast dating app”: Is “Single Rider” the new must-download dating app?

current state of dating in nyc stealing salads

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“Just talk to a guy”: Women are snatching salads and apologizing over LinkedIn in order to meet single men

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Woman in glasses looking into camera Right: Pink stanley cup in truck door

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“Am I being tóxica???”: Woman spots pink Stanley Cup in husband’s truck. Then she starts questioning everything

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

Side by side: Woman under caption reading, "He didn't confirm the date day of so there will be no date" next to Woman under caption reading, "If he doesn't confirm the date by 2pm, he's done ladies"

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“Deranged behavior”: Women are bailing on dates when guys don’t confirm the morning of, and people are confused

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“Stop finding these men in the club”: Young people are heading to Home Depot to find better dating options

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

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Woman asks suitors to name “time and place” in Hinge profile. Then a man sends her the coordinates of her own apartment

Left: Side shot of thoughtful pensive sad young female sitting indoors leaning forward propping chin on clasped hands feeling desperate, unhappy, tired, lost, disappointed Right: Reddit comment on a post about single millennials reading: "I hate living in a world where I have to have a roommate or boyfriend to afford rent. My boyfriend dumped me and my roommate ghosted me and now all the bills are on me either way."

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“The economy is designed for pairs”: Single millennials are speaking out about how unaffordable it is to live alone

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: Blonde woman speaking to camera in a car Right: Redhead man speaking to camera in a car

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“Can’t believe he sent that to me”: Woman exposes date for sending a sexist video after they met. Then he sees her viral video and claps back

3 panel: Women wearing pearls and talking about the viral TikTok "pearl earring theory"

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“No wonder I’m single all the time”: Viral “Pearl earring theory” is making women rethink their entire vibe

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“Yes, your friend is hot”: Men share all the secrets they’re keeping from women on Reddit

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

craig conover used chatgpt as therapy in paige desorbo breakup

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Craig Conover of “Southern Charm” admits to using ChatGPT as his therapist after Paige DeSorbo breakup

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Entertainment

New “Golden Bachelor” repels fans by saying he only wants women aged 45-60: “If they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them”

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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“I should cancel, right?”: Woman plans date with man she met on Hinge. Then she Googles him

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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“Nah”: Man spills drink on girlfriend’s laptop, breaking it. Then he refuses to pay half for new one

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