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

Tricia Crimmins

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emt-ambulance-hinge-picture

‘The splayed out toes’: Woman says EMT took Hinge photo with a ‘body’ on a stretcher

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

How much should you spend on a wedding gift?

Wedding Gift

‘Cover your plate’: Viewers divided after wedding planner breaks down how much guests should spend on wedding gifts

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

Woman says no one should be on Bumble after date makes her pay for $60 indoor rock-climbing pass

Bumble Story

‘It’s because men are different now’: Woman says no one should be on Bumble after date makes her pay for $60 indoor rock-climbing pass

Claire Waheed is a former general assignment intern for the Daily Dot and a senior journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin. She previously wrote for entertainment site Decider.

Claire Waheed

How Hinge users are using audio messages to stand out

Hinge Audio Messages

Small talk is a thing of the past with the rise of voice messages on Hinge

woman with caption "changed the age range on my hinge from 60-100 and these audios are sending me" (l) hand holding phone with Hinge on screen (c) Hinge dating profile with man's image and audio (r)

hinge recordings tiktok

‘What’s Bill’s Number’: Women shares hilarious audio after changing Hinge age settings

Male hand holding a smartphone with Bumble app on the screen with a computer beside it. Wooden Background.

Bumble Stalker

’This creep has been at it for years!’: Woman says man contacted her via Facebook after seeing her on Bumble. They didn’t match

Sayou Cooper is a freelance journalist covering the internet and popular culture.

Sayou Cooper

Beige Flag

Unclick

What is a ‘beige flag’—and why is the term all over TikTok?

A former New York Teaching Fellow, her writing has been featured in Reductress, Rolling Stone, Mic, Someecards, and more.

Nayomi Reghay

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swipe this is it wrong to lie about my age

Swipe This! Is it wrong to lie about my age on a dating app?

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chipotle money back tiktok

‘Bro got a refund’: Man asks Hinge date to pay him back for Chipotle—because they’re not going on a second date

woman greenscreen TikTok over Instagram DM's caption "Hey girl! I saw your videos on TikTok and I wanted to know if you can message my man. This one might be interesting for you because he's high-profile professional athlete and you are perfect!! He's in the NBA and plays for the blank. The season is starting in a few weeks I wanted to know if he'd agree to meet up with you when they're in LA.." (l) woman greenscreen TikTok over Instagram DM's caption "Hi! I wasn't sure if you're actually see this... BUT I've had the biggest crush on you for 2 years... Yes I am! I'm in LA Txt me (blank number)" (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over text messages caption "Girl you fine. We in LA on the blank Come chill after the game OMG I'd love to!! Where should I meet you? After party at the blank" (r)

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‘She saw how easy that was’: Woman loyalty-checks NBA player for his girlfriend in viral video (updated)

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‘Sis she was intimidated by you clearly’: Karen accuses woman of eyeing her man at the gym

Target cashier interacting with customer with caption "I was nervous at first!"

target hookup tiktok

‘Y’all ladies need to start approaching these men!’: Woman hits on Target worker at checkout line and asks for his number, sparking debate (updated)

Melina Khan is a New England-based journalist and former editorial intern at the Daily Dot. Her work has previously appeared in The Day, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and more than 30 NBC station affiliates nationwide.

Melina Khan

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men in consulting tiktok

‘It gets you mad puss’: Worker explains why men saying they’re ‘consultants’ is a dating red flag

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furiously swiping right on tinder

‘Do what you gotta do’: Man caught furiously swiping right on Tinder

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

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