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

Susan LaMarca

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“Being everyone’s frontal lobe”: From parenting to managing boomers, millennials feel they’re doing the emotional work for all generations

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

ennifer Aniston at Murder Mystery 2 Premiere at the Village Theater on March 28, 2023 in Westwood, CA. Tweet overlay reads, "This is such an honest take. Why do people still judge women for wanting biological children instead of adoption?"

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Entertainment

“I want my own DNA in a little person”: Jennifer Aniston’s reason for rejecting adoption is sparking emotional reactions online

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: Donald Trump in a navy suit and blue tie speaking into a microphone saying "If you can't tough it out, if you can't do it, that's what you're gonna have to do. You'll take a Tylenol, but it'll be very sparingly ... I think you shouldn't take it." Right: Tweet reading, "I have 4 kids. I took Tylenol during all 4 pregnancies. My children are all fully vaccinated. None of my children have autism. "

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Viral Politics

“Insulting to every mother in America”: Moms hit back after Trump tells them to “tough it out” instead of taking Tylenol

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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“Peak boomer entitlement”: What are grandma showers? The latest baby trend sparks debate

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.

Laura Holliday

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“I hate that I immediately knew”: the sad reason a 4-year-old’s shoes were banned in class—and why non-Americans were confused

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“My son understood”: Concerned mother cuts off the internet after Charlie Kirk shooting hits too close home

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The new Aston Martin luxury baby stroller will end your sense of reality

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“I want the colors”: Daughter of “sad beige mom” tries to brighten up her room, breaks hearts

Left: pregnant woman lying in hospital bed while young adult man sitting beside her touches her belly. Right: Text reading "once I'm home I've got nothing in the tank which leads to having very little patience and really only being present in body only."

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“When is HER me time?”: Dad juggling 6-day workweek and young kids asks if he’s entitled to “me time”

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“Sorry they got caught”: Roblox to launch adults-only section after mounting pressure from parents

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New mom asks if it’s “fair” husband earning $280k expects her pay half the rent while on maternity leave

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“I take full accountability”: Emilie Kiser breaks her silence on her 3-year-old’s death

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Pediatrician saves daughter from choking, says “parents need to know” these 3 steps

Left: 2 positive pregnancy tests, caption overlay reads, "Mommy who was the first person to know you were pregnant?" Right: Tweet reading "We need to go back to landlines and dial-up internet until we sort this out i’m not kidding"

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“Not your parents? Not the father?”: Woman says ChatGPT was the first to know she’s pregnant

Left: Little boy sitting on his father's lap in a bunk bed. Right: President Donald Trump speaks to the press.

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Little boy sobs uncontrollably after hearing President Donald Trump is a real person

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