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Mike Hadge

Group of Millennials Dancing "dip" trend on TikTok

Millennials are correcting Gen-Z’s TikTok dance to ‘Da Dip’

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘You can actually log in through your Gmail’: Woman issues warning about new Microsoft scam on the rise

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Hands loading mugs in dishwasher(l), Woman talking(c), Hands loading full dishwash(r)

‘Why didn’t we know this?’: Woman says she just found out the right way to load the dishwasher

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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Memes

What is the Hopecore TikTok trend? The wholesomeness and the controversy, explained

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

‘Now I’m in the ER’: The egg blinker method for serious stoners

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Gas Pump in car(l), Woman talking(c), Gas pump with $1.37 worth on screen and text that says "I would have given you 20 bucks"(r)

‘I would have given you $20’: Woman catches driver putting just $1.37 of gas at Pioneer. It’s more common than you think—here’s why

Hand holding phone with t-mobile app(l), Woman talking with headset with text that says "the devil works hard but the employees at any t-mobile"(c), T-mobile store(r)

‘It’s the sales pitch we HAD to give or we get reprimanded’: Woman can’t believe what this customer service rep told her about her T-Mobile plan

fleet of suvs in parking lot(l) Expert Mechanic on TikTok(c) Customer Ranking reviews on phone(r)

‘We’re ranking them by how often we see them broken in the shop’: Expert ranks top 14 small SUVs, has hard ‘nos’ for Ford Bronco Sport, Buick Envision

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Target sign(l), Woman looking shocked(c), Target registers(r)

‘This stuff is never going to get unpacked’: Target shopper discovers pallets lining aisles of store. The worker is stuck unlocking items for customers

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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‘You strong because I would’ve left right along with them’: McDonald’s worker offers food for free after entire night shift walks out

Pink Hoka Shoes(l) Man wearing Hoodie and dark sun glasses(c) Blue Hoka Shoes(r)

‘Bro trust me, Nike Vomero 5. Super light and the most comfortable sole I’ve worn’: Man considers buying Hokas. But there’s just one question 

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‘I’ve worked office jobs for years’: Woman calls out workers for wearing ‘office siren outfits.’ Is it appropriate to wear them?

woman smiling with sunset behind(l) Toyota brand Dealer Sign(c) hand on old car radio deck(r)

‘I’m about to pay $980 for an ’08 Toyota Corolla S and it’s gonna be worth every penny’: Should you just buy an old car to avoid car payment like her? And which one? (What are the pros and cons?)

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

Costco Sign(l) Costco Store Front(c) Costco Muffins lined up on display(r)

‘You can’t get attached to anything at Costco’: Shopper demands answers after discovering giant mix-and-match muffins will be discontinued

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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