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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Left: Airplane wing Middle: Man looking out an airplane window under caption reading: "Pilot exposes ungrateful passenger after emergency" Right: Same man looking shocked

“Normalize pilots being gossips”: Pilot makes emergency stop for passenger, then roasts her in shady play-by-play

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

“Never knew we needed this”: Mario Kart parties were just taken to another level after gaming club hires live MC

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It’s official: a person has been keeping and braiding their dead hair in the shower for 5 years

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

Susan LaMarca

“This is just bad parenting!”: Christian family’s “night owl” bedtime routine has the internet up in arms

“Customers keep asking if you’re closing”: Claire’s employee shares video of a half-empty store after bankruptcy news

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

Braden Bjella

“Stop eating beef until they stop attacking democracy”: What is the “Boycott Texas Beef” movement?

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

Ibiza final boss: tan man with a bowl cut wearing sunglasses, a blank tank top, and a gold chain, dancing

The internet has crowned a new hero: The “Ibiza Final Boss”

“You’re entitled to compensation”: The “Was It Krispy” lady calls out brand for using her face and words in an ad without notice

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

TikToker @luv.yves8, originator of the "uh duh duh" meme on TikTok

“Uh duh duh” is the internet’s favorite new diss—but what does it mean?

“Thrift Flip”: TikTok’s sustainable fashion movement turns thrift store finds into viral trends

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

young kids 4 5 years old know and speak brainrot

“It’s very concerning”: 4 and 5-year-olds knowing what brainrot is has sparked a conversation about kids these days

North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt yelling profanities as paramedics strap a child into a stretcher and lift her into an ambulance.

“Shut your mouth!”: Fire chief caught screaming profanities at crying 10-year-old girl during emergency response

Left: Woman with shocked face under caption reading "Every traveller's worst nightmare" Right: Boarding pass with the letters SSSS

“Every traveler’s worst nightmare”: Traveler reacts to surprise TSA label

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.

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