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David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

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Unclick

We now know if the recording was saying ‘Yanny’ or ‘Laurel’

Kris Seavers was the senior IRL editor and training director for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Central Texas publications, including Austin Monthly and San Antonio Magazine, and on NPR.

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Lauren L&#8217;Amie is the SEO editor of the Daily Dot. Her work focuses on women and the internet, tech, and health. Previously, she has contributed to Tom&#8217;s Guide and Texas Monthly. Currently, she is based in Brooklyn and becoming a keyword ninja.

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Miles Klee is a novelist and web culture reporter. The former editor of the Daily Dot’s Unclick section, Klee’s essays, satire, and fiction have appeared in Lapham’s Quarterly, Vanity Fair, 3:AM, Salon, the Awl, the New York Observer, the Millions,  and the Village Voice. He&#8217;s the author of two odd books of fiction, &#8216;Ivyland&#8217; and &#8216;True False.&#8217;

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“The Dress” is the most important meme in the history of the viral Web

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The Dress: White and gold or black and blue?

The viral tale of what color this stupid dress is

The Dress