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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

3 panel image from a video of a person demonstrating the yet to be released, new vehicle.

“How’d it go from 25k to 45k”: Toyota is bringing back this discontinued model. Here’s how it’s different

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

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“Happened to me”: Walmart shopper goes through self-checkout. Then, a worker steps in and insists on scanning the items

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

3 panel image of the Blue Shirt Guy dance trend.

Memes

Everyone is obsessed with the “Blue Shirt Dance Guy” and doing “The Whisk”

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 each panel showing a different screenshot from the Tiktok post in which Connor Clary reviews the Pride 2025 collection from Levi's.

Culture

Fashion critic slams Levi’s for using pink triangles in Pride Month merch without context: “Almost took my breath away when I saw it”

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

Susan LaMarca

“They’re charging more than surgeons”: Wedding makeup quote goes viral for outrageous price

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

2 panel image showing TikTok user @markie_devo and one of his posts about Sprite +Tea, the new Sprite flavor.

“Soda with a threatening aura”: Sprite launches new summer flavor based on TikTok tea trend

3 Panel Image, of ship moving into brooklyn bridge and collage of woman in front of the image

Pro mariner shuts down Brooklyn Bridge boat crash conspiracies, explains what likely went wrong

3 Panel image of 3 teens showing off soccer cleats

Soccer cleats are the new sandals, says Gen Z. Welcome to “Boots Only Summer”

3 panel image of examples of the TikTok trend.

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

2 Panel Image, Los Angeles Apparel log and Tiktoker talking about Los Angeles Apparel

“Is this the ultimate recession indicator?”: Los Angeles Apparel is coming to New York City

3 panel image showing examples of the current TikTok trend where people list "propaganda" they are "not falling for".

New meme has everyone sharing the “propaganda I’m not falling for”—17 of the best callouts

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

2 panel image: on the left a person explains with tears in their eyes, on the right is the exterior of a typical Fed Ex truck.

“Babe, pull over and call 911. NO JOB is worth value over your health!”: FedEx worker looks down at her Apple Watch. Her heart rate is 154

2 Panel image, Man pulling cheese stick, and woman with cowboy hat

“And for my next trick”: “Ugly” men are going viral for pulling women way out of their league

2 Panel Image, Woman in Joann store, and Joann store front

“This is what I don’t understand”: Joann Fabrics’ closing sale sparks outrage

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

A two panel image from videos posted by TikTok user @johbidoo_official about their experience flying on American Airlines.

TikTok