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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.

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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.

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“Damage control”: Hudson Williams and Jordan Firstman make peace in Los Angeles, but fans say the PR moment felt forced

Left: Black woman on a boat smiling and holding a fish, text overlay reads, "#JusticeForRizzi." Right: Black man with dreadlocks looking into the camera, text overlay reads "Rizzi and online bullying."

“They were egging her on”: Accusations fly after disabled creator takes their own life during TikTok live stream

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

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“Grandmama of destruction”: 92-year-old grandma wins Tekken tournament, proving gaming has no age limit

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

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“Obnoxious and miserable”: Mom pisses everyone off after arguing childfree people are “on vacation 24/7”

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“Me thinking it was sugar my whole life”: Woman warns about dangerous “rope spoilage” hiding in flour and baked goods

Taco Bell brings back the fan favorite that overshadowed Nikola Jokić’s draft pick: “We heard our fans loud and clear”

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“Completely inappropriate”: Woman says she found a “Free Palestine” note in Bloomingdale’s Hanukkah pajamas

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“This wasn’t harming anybody”: Florida residents are removing their license plate covers after confusing new law spooks drivers

Left: Tony's Chocolonely advent calendar. Right: Woman's finger holding day 10 of Tony's Chocolonely advent calendar open to reveal a message reading, "No tiny here." Text overlay reads, "Ripped off by Tony's chocolate."

“Ripped off”: Tony’s Chocolonely leaves one advent calendar door empty to make a point—and some customers are pissed

“Yes you can!”: Venice residents cheer Waymo car stuck at a canal bridge during annual parade

Marshmallow nets are the latest food craze people are trying to recreate at home, but it’s harder than it looks

Left: Waitress holding small boy in a TGI Fridays restaurant in the Atlanta Airport, text overlay reads, "calms a crying toddler at the ATL airport." Right: Waitress in a red wig standing in front of a TGI Fridays holding giant check for $500.

“JUSTICE FOR BRITTANY”: TGI Fridays accused of cheaping after $500 reward to viral waitress who calmed toddler

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

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“Come to this place for mergers”: Jane Fonda recreates Nicole Kidman’s AMC movie theater ad in protest of Netflix-WB merger

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