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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

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Memes

From ‘he is risen’ to ‘he is rizzin’: 23 of the best Easter memes, 2025

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‘Not the vertically rotating fish again’: How a spinning fish became Germany’s brain-rottiest meme export

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Nissan knew who they were marketing to’: Man sits in driver’s seat of Altima. Then he realizes it has this unprecedented feature

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

Pope Francis’ passing resurfaces Nostradamus prediction from 1555. Here’s what he said comes next

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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Shopper gets off plane in Italy and heads straight to Louis Vuitton. Then a salesperson gets in the way

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

Braden Bjella

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Walmart shopper reaches for Angus beef cuts. Then she notices this unprecedented new anti-theft device

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Man catches Discount Tire worker selling used tires as new. Then he reveals why he did it

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

‘Why did it take us messaging?’: Louisiana woman books Airbnb in France. Then she learns what the owner did with the property

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘They NEVER told me this’: Medical tech says you need to flush your kidneys after this common procedure. Here’s what the science says

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‘Respect the dedication’: Man hits the Planet Fitness locker room after workout. Then he sees chicken cooking on a stove in there

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Lowe’s customer shows little known trick for how to get customer service to help you

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Woman gets pulled over, gives her information. Then the cop tells her she’s a missing person

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘Show me good body language’: Former Olive Garden worker goes into another location for an interview. Then the manager asks her something shocking

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

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‘Welcome to purgatory’: Man parks car in double helix garage. Then he realizes what he’s done

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

2 image split. Woman in car on left. Man and woman smiling at each other on treadmills at the gym.

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