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

Susan LaMarca

Culture

Gen Z’s latest chaotic TikTok trend ends in a mouthful of toilet paper

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

2 panel image. Woman looking shocled with caption that reads: "POV: When you go to Disneyland Paris and go on its a small world and get to see how the USA is depicted (mind blown emoji x3)" on left. Disney ears in front of Eiffel Tower on right.

“My mind is blown!!!”: Woman goes to Disneyland Paris. Then she sees how the US is depicted

speeding car and a woman dancing: my 90 in a 35

“My 90 in a 35”: People are sharing their favorite songs speed and sing along to (even if it’s ill-advised)

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

A content creator films herself pointing to something in a box. Alo Yoga storefront.

“Lululemon all the way”: Customers sue Alo Yoga and influencers over social media posts

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

gray couch colorblind woman living room designer

“They’re both blue”: Woman goes viral after discovering she’s colorblind while trying to give away gray furniture online

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: Channel 5 reporter telling a riot police officer during the LA immigration riots that the two had algebra together

Reporter clowns cop at LA protests, claims he failed algebra twice in high school

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Timbaland's AI artist signed to his label, named Tata. Timbaland on a livestream.

“Unc went out sad”: Timbaland launches AI music label—complete with an AI artist named TaTa. Then the backlash ensues

Three panel image: First a boy in a trench coat with the caption: "How I feel knowing international best selling author Quan Millz will never find my small account" Second: A bald eagle with caption reading, "Quan Millz after finding EVERY video mentioning him and reposting it" Third: A person looking into the camera underneath a caption reading, "I know Quan Millz won't find this cuz i'm just a small account with less than 50 views"

TikTokers are daring horror writer Quan Millz to find them, and he does every single time

Left; eggs in grocery store. Right; Woman holds two different egg cartons, smiling, but trying to decide between them.

“First time I buy eggs in like 8 months”: 1.7 million eggs have been recalled over Salmonella contamination. Here’s how to know if your eggs are affected

“The spirit of gluttony”: Woman dips raw cookie dough in strawberry milk and the internet begs her to stop

“Not the sippy cup”: Coco Gauff explains that the French Open trophy you see on TV isn’t the one champions go home with

Kick streamer Natalie Reynolds crying outside of TikTok HQ

Influencer Natalie Reynolds sobs outside TikTok HQ after account ban

3 panel: Bethenny Frankel making a "supermodel snack" out of tomatoes, cottage cheese, and turkey

TikTok can’t stop making Bethenny Frankel’s “supermodel snack”

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

home inspectors tip about keys from home depot and lowes

“They also used to do this with cars”: Home inspector reveals little-known secret for people who purchase locks and keys from Lowe’s or Home Depot

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

2 Panel image of waitress and finished food on plate

“They ate like 7 different meals”: Restaurant customers ask server to return 3 different plates after eating nearly the entire thing. Is this a new scam?