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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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“Like shopping at Goodwill”: People over 40 get brutally honest about what dating is really like

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“Doing the Lord’s work”: Letterboxd fans react to the platform launching a new video store

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Viral Politics

“Punishable by DEATH”: Trump calls for execution of Democrats who told troops to reject illegal orders. It’s already a meme

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

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“Pure cinema”: Quentin Tarantino and Uma Thurman reunite at Fortnite Chapter 7 event

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Culture

“Bullying disguised as a trend”: Creators push back on mean-spirited “flipping camera” prank

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“Not ONE friend celebrated me”: Why this single millennial says married women are “self-centered”—and TikTok agrees

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“It’s got wabi-sabi”: Social media turns a “King of the Hill” clip—and ancient practice—into a viral trend

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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3 panel: Left: Woman spitting up milk on her partner, text overlay reads, "Trying to see if he's ready for a baby." Middle: Man spitting up milk on his partner, she has a shocked expression. Right: Man spitting up milk on his female partner, text overlay reads, "Seeing if my emetophobic wife is ready for kids."

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“I’m only laughing cuz it’s not me”: TikTok’s baby-spit-up trend is the newest (and grossest) relationship compatibility test yet

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“So unprofessional and tacky”: White House issues response after Trump tells reporter “quiet, piggy” for asking about Epstein files

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Bill Ackman’s “may I meet you” dating advice became a meme, and people say the line actually works

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Elon Musk responds to Billie Eilish calling him a coward, among other things, for hoarding his money

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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“Anything to go viral, girl”: Woman’s wig comes off during Jordan River baptism

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“Pathetic”: Instagram models are using AI to generate fake cute animal photos and Photoshop fans hate it

Left: Former President Donald Trump Jr. speaks to the press after attending wake for NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at Massapequa Funeral Home in Massapequa Park, NY on March 28, 2024. Right: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) in conversation with Sara Carter during CPAC Texas 2022 conference at Hilton Anatole.

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“Nobody cares about this traitor!”: Trump barrages former ally MTG with insults and nicknames as their public feud escalates

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

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From splitting toilet paper to demagnetizing water: The worst life hacks people actually tried

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