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Srimoyee is a digital media writer with over three years of experience covering entertainment, U.S. politics, lifestyle, and pop culture. She enjoys covering trending stories and online culture. Outside of work, she likes watching new anime and spending time with her cats.

Srimoyee

NYC woman gags after finding out she stepped on human feces

Culture

A NYC Influencer Stepped in Human Feces While Wearing Flip-Flops and Said She Was Moving Out of the City — X Cannot Agree on Whether to Sympathize

Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

NYC Man found a family living at the bottom of a shady staircase.

NYC Man Found a Family Living At the Bottom of a Shady Staircase—The Internet is Stunned

Viral NYC Bakery caught selling $12 croissants from Costco.

‘Literal Robbery’: TikToker Films Costco Delivery at NYC Bakery Where Croissants Cost $12

Sohini is a digital media writer and editor with nearly five years of experience covering trends, entertainment, and online culture. She has contributed to multiple national and international publications in editorial and management roles. When she’s offline, she’s usually watching TV shows and movies with her dog.

Sohini

This woman said she canceled a date over a “lame” restaurant choice

‘He Picked a Lame Restaurant’: A Woman’s Date Cancellation Over a Venue Choice Has X Debating Dating Expectations in New York City

NYC Coffee in plastic pouches sparks colostomy bag comparisons on the internet.

“The Coffostomy”: NYC Coffee in Plastic Pouches Goes Viral as Internet Compares Them to Colostomy Bags

This man has blamed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the city's power issues on July 3

Viral Politics

‘Rules for Thee but Not for Our Socialist Leaders’: NYC Man Rages Over Mamdani’s Power-Saving Push

NYC Landlord speaks out against Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze.

“It’s a Business”: NYC Landlord Facing $35K  Property Tax for His Buildings Speaks Out Against Zohran Mamdani’s Rent Freeze

​​Nathan's hot dog stand in New York City goes viral for its allegedly outrageous prices.

Video Shows Nathan’s Famous Charging $14.99 for Its Cheapest Hot Dog Combo — X Is Doing the Math

Black man allegedly attacked a man walking his dog in NYC with a skateboard.

Man Allegedly Attacked Dog Walker With a Skateboard in NYC—Viewers Debate What Happened Before the Video

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: Contestant from New York City's JFK Jr. lookalike contest in Washington Square Park, dressed in a black suit and tie. Right: Contestant from New York City's JFK Jr. lookalike contest in Washington Square Park with his arm up in the air.

“Not even close”: New York’s JFK Jr. lookalike contest drew crowds—and some brutal commentary

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Blonde woman in a black blazer speaking into a microphone. Right: Con Edison electric power plant with two smoke stacks in Manhattan, New York City.

“We’re getting screwed”: Con Ed tells freezing renter to cut $400 bill by using an electric blanket

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

street interview in blizzard private equity

“Legend”: New Yorker turns local news street interview during blizzard into private equity hate storm

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

Screenshots of NYPD officers getting hit with snowballs in Washington Square Park. Tweet text overlay from author Joyce Carol Oates reads, "the comments on this post are hilarious. NYPD "treated for injuries" from snowballs?"

New York City