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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

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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.

Anna Good

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Breaking down the controversial ‘Slavic Doll Diet’ trend on TikTok

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

‘This is the type of potluck I want to participate in’: TikTok trend ‘Uber Eats roulette’ is a holiday hit

Rebecca Leib

The ‘Lamp Looks Weird’ TikTok trend is messing with people’s heads

Why are people commenting ‘Raw. Next Question’ on videos of hot guys?

‘Sigma Sigma Boy’ goes TikTok viral

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The internet can’t put down Dave Blunts’ ‘I Can’t Put Down The Cup’

What is the December 3rd meme, otherwise known as ‘Heather Day’?

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Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

sticking out your tongue for the picture meme

Explaining the ‘Sticking Out Your Tongue For The Picture’ meme and TikTok trend

A clip of 4-year-old Barron Trump saying ‘I Like My Suitcase’ is now a TikTok meme

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The ‘Women In Male Fields’ meme is paving the way for women to behave just as toxically as men

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What is a ‘Pink Tote Mom’ and why is it a TikTok trend?

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Bangception: TikToker cuts layer of short bangs underneath longer bangs

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What is the ‘I Understand It Now’ meme on TikTok?

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