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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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Anna Good

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on October 11, 2025 episode of "Saturday Night Live." Fey is holding an automatic weapon, parodying Kristi Noem, and Amy Poehler is parodying Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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“They’re making fun of you”: Pam Bondi responds surprisingly to Amy Poehler’s “SNL” parody

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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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a denim jacket speaking into a microphone on Tim Dillon's podcast. Tweet text overlay reads "WTF is happening to her??"

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Viral Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks rank with MAGA on key issues, confusing critics and supporters

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Spotify users are canceling their accounts after ICE recruitment commercials ruin the vibe: “That ad is disgusting”

Former U.S. army sniper looking into the camera, angry expression.

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“Spoiled insecure brats”: Army sniper erupts over Trump sending troops to cities

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

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Susan LaMarca

Woman in a dark room in a baseball cap speaking into the camera.

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“I am no one’s person”: Woman explains what coupled people just don’t get about being “chronically single”

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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“Do better”: TikTok witches have begged Crock-Pot for a cauldron, only to be denied

Woman in a black bikini being airbrushed with a spray tan in a professional beauty salon. Text overlay reads, "Nope. You shouldn't have to do anything to your body you don't want to. The chemicals are nasty."

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“Tell her to get bent”: Bride insists her bridesmaids tan, then says they’re too dark and “sabotaged” her wedding

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“It completely shifted my perspective on human connection”: 20 video games that changed players’ lives forever

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14 times celebrities did the funniest thing online

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“Pure fad, pure novelty”: Hank Green gives a bleak “SlopTok” report back after scrolling through Sora 2

Left: Bakery owner standing behind a counter in a black apron. Right: Influencer in glasses and red lipstick speaking into the camera.

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“She tried to blackmail us”: Bakery owner calls out influencer for demanding free pastries for a good review. Now she’s clapping back

Left: Barking hound dog, caption overlay reads, "Brought home a 100 year old oil portrait. Hung it... my dog took one look at it and said 'Absolutely not.'" Right: 100-year-old oil painting of a a woman dressed in black.

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“Trust her instinct”: Dog refuses to go near 100-year-old painting and viewers are convinced it’s haunted

Left: A Craigslist ad titled "Will you split a Costco pie with me?" above a photo of Costco pies. Right: Text reading: "“I really want to try the Costco peanut butter chocolate pie but it’s 4.5 lbs and I hear it’s very dense. I can’t eat it by myself, so I am looking for 3-4 people to meet me in the parking lot of Costco and split it with me...”

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“Will you split a Costco pie with me?” Craigslist ad has TikTok predicting the “goods-splitting economy”

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Are USPS mail carriers consistently lured with cash on their routes as a test? TikTokers push longtime rumor

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People are hanging off crosswalk signs to take part in the Kid Cudi-inspired “Maui Wowie” trend

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