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

Susan LaMarca

Passengers on an airplane lifting their hands in the air doing plane yoga

“Definitely a Spirit thing”: People are doing plane yoga now—and yes, there’s a catch

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

Left: Blonde woman speaking to camera in a car Right: Redhead man speaking to camera in a car

“Can’t believe he sent that to me”: Woman exposes date for sending a sexist video after they met. Then he sees her viral video and claps back

3 panel: Women wearing pearls and talking about the viral TikTok "pearl earring theory"

Culture

“No wonder I’m single all the time”: Viral “Pearl earring theory” is making women rethink their entire vibe

Left: Woman holding up Lorde's new album "Virgin," a clear CD, over caption reading "The Lorde CD doesn't work" Middle: Lorde smiling at interviewer Right: Woman in her car complaining about Lorde's new CD not working under caption reading, "Guys I just got the CD of Lorde's new album Virgin and my car literally won't register that I'm trying to put a CD in. Am I the only one this is happening to? Wtf I was so excited."

“I’m sooo freakin bummed”: People are complaining that CDs of Lorde’s new album “Virgin” don’t work

3 panel: Left: Woman parodying creator the "Princess Treatment" girl, Courtney Joelle Middle: the "Princess Treatment" girl, Courtney Joelle Right: Woman parodying creator the "Princess Treatment" girl, Courtney Joelle

“I do not order my own food”: Housewife influencer’s “princess treatment” rules draw outrage, memes, and parodies

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

Entertainment

“I did NOT expect that as a Pompompurin fan”: After five years on top, Cinnamoroll finally loses the Sanrio character ranking crown

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

Left: Photo of Lululemon dupes inside Costco under caption reading "Costco has Lululemon Scuba inspired hoodies for $12.99" Middle: Woman saing "Run don't awlk to costco for Lululemon dupe" Right: Man touching shorts under caption reading "These are identical to Lulu shorts...three pairs for $17"

Lululemon sues Costco for selling cheap dupes…but now everyone wants the $19 pants

TikToker Wolfie Kahletti spraying Walmart bananas with insecticide as a prank

Influencer sentenced to a year in prison for spraying Walmart produce with insecticide as a “prank”

Left: Woman drinking out of a cup under text reading: "Sore throat virus 2025" Middle: Woman drinking tea under caption reading "Does anyone else in June 2025 have a mystery virus that makes your throat hurt SO BAD" Right: Man looking at camera above caption reading "Sore throat virus 2025"

The “mysterious illness” that feels like swallowing razor blades is actually the new COVID Nimbus variant, say doctors

TikToker discussing how she ate her own rib

Woman says she cooked and ate her own rib meat after surgery and people are losing it

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

Starbucks baristas hype launch of the new Fireworks Frappuccino for July 4th, but customers aren’t sure: “But, like, what’s in it?”

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

Ruth’s Chris server left speechless after customer complains about $150 steak’s lack of sizzle

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

“Should I be scared?”: Woman collects her boss’ empty Diet Coke cans for a month, is shocked by the results

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

Natasha Dubash

“I would have walked out”: Woman says she left no tip after the server didn’t put in her food order. Was she in the right?

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

Braden Bjella

Woman with braids looks at the camera with wide eyes. DoorDash logo open on an iPhone.

TikTok