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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

Left: Woman wearing hoop earrings, airpods and a gray hoodie, looking into the camera, text overlay reads, "Trippin with Tarte. Off to a bad start."

“So out of touch”: Influencer slammed over response after missing flight for luxury Tarte brand trip

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“We stole your girl”: GameStop’s new ad spot features Best Buy Girl, to the internet’s amusement

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

Left: Brunette woman smiling and speaking into the camera as she speaks into a small microphone. Right: Bald man in a black sweater peeling layer of icing off of a cake reading "Happy 30th birthday."

“Nothing could’ve prepared me”: Influencer hides boyfriend’s birthday gift inside a cake. The reveal leaves the internet speechless

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

Left: Brunette influencer Shannen Michaela looking into camera, caption overlay reads, "We're not doing Santa this year." Right: Bearded Chudjak meme pulling a level reading "coal alarm."

“You will get coal”: Influencer draws outrage by declaring she’s “not doing Santa” with her kids

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Pokimane bought herself an engagement ring. Now, the internet  debates whether the move was empowering or embarrassing

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“They warp”: Hannah Neeleman responds to backlash over the $260 Ballerina Farm scalloped cutting board

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

Susan LaMarca

Entertainment

“They called your bluff”: Internet’s JudyHoppsLovr bit comes full circle at the “Zootopia 2” premiere

Culture

“Pathetic”: Instagram models are using AI to generate fake cute animal photos and Photoshop fans hate it

Influencer Brenay Kennard sipping on a soda in the car.

“It’s expensive to take somebody else’s man”: Influencer ordered to pay $1.75 million for breaking up a marriage

Trapped yoga influencers document Hurricane Melissa from their Jamaica villa

“Going down gave me so much anxiety”: Trapped yoga influencers document Hurricane Melissa from their Jamaica villa

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“North be having Kim do anything”: Kim Kardashian and North West dress as Jay Guapo and Pink Cardigan for Halloween: Who are they?

TikTok creator Alex Nolan sitting in his car speaking to the camera.

Influencer who scammed supermarket with fake cash begs fans for forgiveness

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

“Over a car?”: An influencer purchased a custom Mary Kay Cadillac. One of her haters called the dealership to confirm—the shocking message goes viral

Left: Bakery owner standing behind a counter in a black apron. Right: Influencer in glasses and red lipstick speaking into the camera.

“She tried to blackmail us”: Bakery owner calls out influencer for demanding free pastries for a good review. Now she’s clapping back

Amine Mojito, known online as Ilan M, sneaking up on random people outside and stuck them with an empty syringe.

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