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David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

David Britton

Koko the gorilla has died at 46

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Young Thug computer photo sets off serious meme

Stacey Ritzen is a reporter and editor based in West Philadelphia with over 10 years&#8217; experience covering pop culture, web culture, entertainment, and news. You can follow her on Twitter @staceyritzen.

Stacey Ritzen

Labrador retriever sitting on floor looking at camera

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After tweet backlash, Racism WatchDog account announces break

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw was a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

‘The Expanse’ costume designer Joanne Hansen explains her futuristic fashion

Amy-Mae Turner is a tech reporter who focuses on gadgets, streaming entertainment, social media, and internet lingo. She previously served as a senior features writer for Mashable.

Amy-Mae Turner

person texting "tfw you text the wrong #"

What does TFW actually mean?

Alex Dalbey is a writer and zinester currently living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They have written for The Daily Dot, Kill Screen, The Lingerie Addict, and Bullet Points.

Alex Dalbey

#droptheB is reportedly another 4chan attempt to cause infighting in the LGBTQ community

Onaje McDowelle&#8217;s work has appeared in GRAMMY.com, NPR, Austin Monthly Magazine, and more.

Onaje McDowelle

what does wig mean? The term has become a viral piece of slang among stan Twitter

What the heck does ‘wig’ mean these days?

Watch these porta-potties take flight in horrifying video

Brittany Vincent has covered gaming, anime, tech, and entertainment for over a decade. When she’s not writing, she’s replaying Um Jammer Lammy or Day of the Tentacle for the hundredth time while pining for a Harvester sequel. Find her on Twitter @MolotovCupcake.

Brittany Vincent

People are freaking out about Super Smash Bros. nerfed Solid Snake butt

Tiffany Kelly was the culture editor at Daily Dot. Previously, she worked at Ars Technica and Wired. Her writing has appeared in several other print and online publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Popular Mechanics, and GQ.

Tiffany Kelly

This parody of an Olive Garden commercial is hilarious

Joseph Knoop is a gaming writer for Daily Dot, a native Chicagoan, and a slave to all things Overwatch. He co-founded the college geek culture outlet ByteBSU, then interned at Game Informer, and now writes for a bunch websites his parents have never heard of.

Joseph Knoop

Wario is the best Mario Kart character—and here’s the science to prove it

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

As Trump met with North Korea, the internet was memeing

Meme of Charlie Chaplin and disloyal man spit screen.

This Charlie Chaplin clip looks like the Distracted Boyfriend meme

Samantha Grasso is a former IRL staff writer for the Daily Dot with a reporting emphasis on immigration. Her work has appeared on AJ+, Vox, Splinter, Los Angeles Magazine, and Austin Monthly.

Samantha Grasso

No cops at pride meme showing police versus Danny DeVito.

‘No cops at Pride’ is your favorite meme celebrating LGBTQ history, Danny DeVito

Is the New Female Dragon in 'How to Train Your Dragon' Sexist?

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