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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.

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Anna Good

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New study shows people who experience “The Ick” are likely narcissists or perfectionists

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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“Ask her. Ask her”: Shopper asks 2 Target employees for help. Then she sees an opportunity to set them up

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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“His ring is here”: Woman goes to work. When she returns, her husband is missing

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Groom accidentally cuts bride’s upper lip while smashing cake in her face at wedding, leading to divorce

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

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Woman says Marvel movie moved her—her husband’s response made her cry: “Your happiness is annoying to him?”

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

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Susan LaMarca

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Irish woman goes viral for dumping boyfriend who called her a “terrorist” over pub chant

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“He was about to cry”: Women are trolling their partners by casually calling them “current boyfriends” in this trend

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These “harmless” hobbies are actually huge red flags, according to the internet

2 panel image. Tweet that reads: "I found out my girlfriend was cheating on me through her spotify wrapped...and now I can't even listen to music anymore." on left. Spotify on phone on right.

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Man’s Spotify Wrapped exposes cheating girlfriend’s affair: “Our top artist was someone I’d never heard of”

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.

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Lindsey Weedston

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“He broke my nose”: Men who smashed wedding cakes in their spouse’s faces are shockingly largely divorced now

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Greek woman allegedly files for divorce from her husband after a “coffee reading” from ChatGPT

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This guy made an app that lets you shoot your shot with a friend without embarrassing yourself

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“100% what it’s like planning a wedding with your husband”: Groom’s bizarre last-minute question before wedding has the internet howling

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“YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU’RE SITTING NEXT TO”: Woman is on flight, strikes up a conversation with her seatmate. Then she finds out who he is

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