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

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Snowy street with text overlay reading, "When I was in my 20s and it would snow like this, we would all meet at the bar. Now nobody goes out anymore. Definitely different times."

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“We can’t afford it”: A millennial noticed how Gen Z reacts to snow—and people had thoughts

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

3 panel: Left: Man pointing to an Instagram Reels screenshot above his head, text overlay reads, "Instagram recession is real." Middle: Instagram logo on pink and orange background. Right: Man in a hoodie and glasses looking into the camera, text overlay reads, "Instagram fall off needs to be studied."

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“100 likes is the new 1000”: Creators say Instagram likes have fallen off a cliff. Here’s why

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.

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“I don’t care about Instagram”: Maya Hawke’s comments about casting directors requiring a specific amount of “collective followers” in a movie resurface

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Joe Keery calls out Elite Daily for posting his photography with its own watermark on Instagram

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“I’m not a dirty person”: Elton John was shamed into cleaning his oven after getting fried in his Instagram comments

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.

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“I lost everything”: California artist reunites Ricki Lake with photos lost in the California fires after finding them at a flea market

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

Left: UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell wearing glasses speaking into the camera. Right: President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in 2024 with a bandage over his ear, wearing a silky red tie and navy suit.

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“He tricked me”: UFC fighter who once said he’d “take a bullet” for Trump now calls him the Antichrist

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“I caved”: Ella Purnell is documenting her attempts to befriend a backyard fox on Instagram

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“How do you fix this?”: Adam Mosseri presented with a literal wall of code words teens use to circumvent Instagram’s algorithm during interview

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

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Left: Perez Hilton. Right: Tallulah Willis.

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“You bullied a 13-year-old for money”: Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah calls out Perez Hilton for “foul” way he mocked her as a teen

Left: Comedian Amy Schumer sitting in her car in a hoodie speaking into the camera. Right: Amy Schumer arrives for the 'Snatched' World Premiere on May 10, 2017.

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“I wanted to keep it real”: Amy Schumer just dropped a new photo and suddenly everyone’s talking about her legs

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Hollywood reacts to news that agents are trying to “sign” an AI “actress” named “Tilly Norwood”

Left: Cotton plant decoration in a NYC hotel. Right: Serena Williams holding a cotton puff from the cotton plant decoration.

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“How do we feel about cotton as decoration?”: Serena Williams questions NYC hotel display, the internet has mixed feelings

Left: Alexandra Grant, Keanu Reeves at the Ballerina World Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on June 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Right: AI-generated wedding photo of Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant holding up their hands with visible wedding bands.

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“Fake news”: Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend Alexandra Grant tells fans to beware AI fakes after wedding rumor

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