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Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

2 panel image. Wooden door with caption that reads: "Why is Home Depot selling medieval, walking dead, 28 days later, Legend, Keep the (vampire emoji) out, doors this season??? They know something we don't?" on left. Home Depot store on right.

‘They know something we don’t?’: Woman goes to Home Depot. Then she sees the kind of door the store is selling

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

Three panels of a woman talking to the camera.

Main Character of the Week: The women who shared the best—and most toxic—ways to deal with an unfaithful ex

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

Man shows easy trick by shaking the egg, and easy way to make scrambled egg

Man says shake your eggs before cracking them open on the Blackstone. Then he shows what happens when you take his advice

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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Woman issues warning about milk at Costco, Walmart, Kroger after FDA begins this policy change. Here’s what milk is safe

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

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‘I would simply pass away’: Woman bites into Kit-Kat. Then she takes a look inside

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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Woman takes 2014 Ford Focus into Valvoline for $170 oil change. Then she gets it home

‘The ‘you are my forbidden fruit’ has me’: Teen’s Mormon boyfriend dumps her via email. Then she monologues it

Airplane in the sky, and spoon full of jello

‘Makes turbulence 100x more enjoyable’: Plane passenger experiences turbulence. Then they remember the ‘jello theory’

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle is a car dealership sign.

Man buys $31,000 Chevy Silverado from the dealership. Then he tries to register the car

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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‘I would never order an appliance from Lowe’s’: Woman orders new oven, refrigerator, and microwave from Lowe’s. Then she tries to get them delivered

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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‘Why is she running in lowercase?’: Katy Perry’s concert kickoff mocked across social media

Rebecca Leib

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The ‘I’m so hungry I could eat…’ TikTok trend is unlocking dad lore and emotional damage

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Screengrab of @hotdamhistorian(l) Dry Weddings vs open bars(r)

Gen Z is defending dry weddings and cash bars—and calling their critics alcoholics

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