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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.

Anna Good

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Culture

“Jersey Shore nails” are so back this summer, and they’re louder than ever

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Memes

“The face vs the perfume” meme is all about personality, scent, and self-parody

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

Susan LaMarca

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“Topanga hair” is TikTok’s latest beauty fixation. Here’s how to get it

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Lindsey Weedston

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Dad’s girlfriend ruins daughter’s treasured boots without asking to borrow them: “I feel like they’ve been disrespected and ruined”

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The slicked back bun is making “clean girls” bald

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Gen Z is making fancams of their high school outfits on TikTok. 2017 is vintage now

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“So shady”: Viral fashion brand Parke accused of reselling factory-made clothes with markups

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Sorry, but that nail dust you’re collecting is actually microplastics: “Just tiny plastic particles”

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Straight men are dressing “gay chic” and gay men are dressing “macho,” according to TikTok

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“I’m really perturbed by the butter yellow trend”: The pastel shade fueling fashion drama this spring

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Fashion critic slams Levi’s for using pink triangles in Pride Month merch without context: “Almost took my breath away when I saw it”

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Soccer cleats are the new sandals, says Gen Z. Welcome to “Boots Only Summer”

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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Woman’s “awful” experience returning Chanel flats sparks outpouring of similar experiences in luxury stores

Mariam Sharia is a writer and editor at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

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This viral tweet about what men find “attractive” in a dress is turning into a meme

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Fashion