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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.

Jamie Jirak

Entertainment

Hollywood reacts to news that agents are trying to “sign” an AI “actress” named “Tilly Norwood”

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

Left: President Donald Trump Truth social post displaying 24 karat gold decorations for the Oval Office. Right: President Donald Trump sitting in front of Golden accents in the Oval Office.

Viral Politics

“Can we just get healthcare”: Trump criticized for “bragging” about 24-karat gold Oval Office décor as Americans struggle to pay bills

Samsung Galaxy Ring swelling on a finger.

“New nightmare just dropped”: Samsung Galaxy Ring swells on man’s finger before flight, sending him to the hospital

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.

Laura Holliday

Left: Laptop in a classroom playing SpongeBob Squarepants episode. Text overlay reads, "Teacher think I'm paying attention but I'm really watching the bob." Right: SpongeBob Squarepants decorated water bottle in a grocery store. Text overlay reads, "Mom think I'm paying attention whole time I'm sipping on da bob."

Memes

Distracted by the Bob: Inside the new SpongeBob meme taking over TikTok

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

“We can’t give them away”: Goodwill worker says Labubu trend is fading after store is flooded with donations

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Starbucks baristas are sharing honest and emotional reactions to their stores closing: “Clocking in for a shift just to find out it’s your last day”

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

Susan LaMarca

Left: Scrub Daddy sign for the retail location next to the road. Text overlay reads, "I went to the scrub daddy smile shop in NJ, bring in your used scrub daddies and get $2 for each one." Right: Scrub Daddy and Mommy cleaning sponge

Customers are just learning Scrub Daddy will give you $2 for every old sponge you bring back

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.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Woman looking into camera under text overlay reading, "Trading in my Tesla for a Rivian R1S Tri???" Right: Tesla EV electric vehicles display. Tesla models include the Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S.

“Help! Should I do it??”: Woman asks if she should trade her Tesla for a Rivian after it loses “a lot, a lot” of value

“Genuinely terrifying”: MrBeast’s latest stunt involving a person trapped in a burning house sparks widespread criticism

“Feels less like honoring his legacy and more like monetizing his ghost”: Backlash grows toward AI Stan Lee hologram at LA Comic Con

Male teacher giving technology presentation to a class of high school students. Text overlay from Reddit reads, "I am so done. 29 years in the classroom, and this year's 9th graders are the worst I have ever had."

“This time it’s different”: Teacher of 29 years says this year’s students are the most disrespectful and distracted yet—and others agree

The “Peacemaker” Season 2 dance was just removed as a Fortnite emote—here’s the reason behind the ban

Left: Friend AI ad in NYC subway graffitied with the words "Surveillance capitalism" and "Get real friends." Right: Friend AI ad in NYC subway graffitied with the words "Stop profiting off loneliness."

New Yorkers vandalize subway ads for AI “Friend,” calling it dystopian

starbucks protein powder taste test reactions

“I gagged”: Customers share honest reactions to the taste of Starbucks protein drinks

Left: Colonel Sanders Grandson looking into the camera. Right: Colonel Sanders Grandson holding a bucket of KFC.

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