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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: Gender reveal party under caption reading: "POV I broke up with my man for 2 months and he went on a side quest to become a dad so now I get to help him raise a sweet baby girl." Right: Woman looking into camera and smiling

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“You owe her an apology”: Woman joins gender reveal for “side quest baby” conceived after 2-month breakup

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

Russian influencer Mariana Vasiuc doing the Nicki Minaj challenge and falling

“No regrets”: Influencer breaks her spine attempting viral Nicki Minaj pose on a kitchen counter

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

Braden Bjella

“Feels very nefarious”: People on social media share warnings about how addictive drinks at gas stations can be

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: Man sipping a matcha and reading a book under caption reading "performative final boss." Middle: 5 men cheering each other holding Dunkin' Donuts cups of matcha Right: Man reading the "40 laws of power" upside down while drinking a matcha under caption reading "performative male final boss."

What is “performative matcha”? Girls are saying matcha is for clout now, not caffeine

3 panel: Girl in a pink jacket riding down the escalator

“I’m flabbergasted”: The “pink jacket girl” who went on a mall rampage has become a diva anti-hero legend

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

“Sorry for the weird approach”: TikToker shares warning to beware of the “text buddy” scam

“Thank you for this PSA”: Doctor says SKIMS face wrap “will only worsen” facial swelling

hallmark kermit ornament requires keepsake power cord

“Wait a damn minute”: Customer rants after finding out a $19 cord is necessary for her Kermit The Frog ornament to charge

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

cockroaches fall from nyc apartment ceiling

“A million cockroaches everywhere”: NYC woman’s ceiling busts open, spilling cockroaches into her apartment

“I don’t even know what to do”: How did a woman’s “short shorts” ruin a 23-year friendship?

pet owner claims mushrooms heal cataracts

“His eye is perfect”: Pet owner claims mushrooms cured her dog’s cataracts

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

bobbi althoff really good podcast last episode

“I didn’t know I would fall off as quickly as I did”: Bobbi Althoff’s “Really Good” podcast is coming to an end

The “his eyes were like mine” TikTok trend has fandoms in their feelings

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: An American Airlines Airbus A320 sits on the ramp at Ronald Reagan National Airport Right: Woman addressing American Airlines while sitting in her car

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