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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

Two side-by-side screenshots from Tiktok user @kimchistudios of a bottle of Ocean Spray Cran X Dragon Fruit Juice.

‘The fact that you can one-hand it’: Man reaches for OceanSpray cranberry juice in his fridge. Then he takes a closer look at the bottle

2 image split. House with blurred box and overlayed text that reads: "When a customer says you can't miss their house L.O.L. only in Duval" on left. Man holding box on right.

‘Keeping the mortgage and rent low’: Florida delivery driver gets drop-off request from customer. Then he sees what’s spelled out on the fence

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

Braden Bjella

2 image split. Woman in car on left. Geico on right.

Woman sells 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, purchases 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. Then she gets an insurance claim from GEICO—they’re not her insurance carrier

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

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Memes

‘Bombardino Crocodilo’ is leading a parade of absurd brainrot animal memes

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

3 panel image showing different social posts about the online expression: meeting Medusa.

Culture

The tragic truth behind the ‘Meeting Medusa’ TikTok trend

2 image split. Woman talking to remote assistant at store on left. Xfinity sign on right.

‘While we were in the store???’: Woman takes her mom to Xfinity to change her cable plan. Then they have her sit down and look at a tablet

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Women comments about how her uncle test drove to another dealership to negotiate each other on the car

‘Had the sales guys negotiate each other’: Man test-drives car to another dealership. Then he has the workers duke it out

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

Natasha Dubash

Women shares story of how her dog ate mulch and got sick, warns message to pet owners to be aware

‘Could potentially cost you your dog’s life’: Alabama homeowner puts mulch around house. Then she has to take dog to the vet

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

2 image split. Woman on left with overlayed text that reads: "Fruit of the Loom DID have a cornucopia!" Fruit of the Loom tag on right.

‘We ARE remembering it correctly!’: Woman plays board game from 1991. Then she finds ‘proof’ Fruit of the Loom’s logo contained a cornucopia

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

A person walking with headphones on. Text over is titled: Canon events for girls.

‘Growing up ugly’: The girlies are sharing their ‘Girl Canon Events’—26 relatable moments

‘Why even make it if we can’t take it?’: Expert reveals the difference between Tylenol and Ibuprofen—and which one you should never take every day

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Man confused and explains why his new Lexus failed its car inspection, and gives story time

‘It would not turn on’: Man takes brand-new Lexus to get inspection. Then it breaks down in line and he has to Uber to AutoZone

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘Just embarrassed … me and made me pay double’: Dollar Tree customer tries to pay with food stamps. Then the worker intervenes

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling in the Deep: Who’s your hear me out?

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

Planks being loaded into hauler at Home Depot on left. The Home Depot sign on right.

TikTok