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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.

Anna Good

Left: Swimmer Riley Gaines talking into a microphone. Right:

Viral Politics

“Get a real job”: Riley Gaines tried to dunk on AOC. It did not go well for her

Left: Children celebrate Halloween dressed up in costumes and trick-or-treating while an adult man hands out candy. Right: Letter from an HOA, cut off.

“Oh, hell no”: Community outraged at HOA’s letter about banning “outsider” trick-or-treaters for Halloween

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

Rachel Kiley

Ring screenshots of a woman jogger gleefully punching a witch decoration in a yard. Tweet text overlay reads, "The pure joy on her face is killing me."

“Charge her”: Ring cam catches woman gleefully punching Halloween witches. The internet is taking sides

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“The audacity”: Couple surprised to see their Honeyfund registry asks wedding guests for a tip

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

“Bring back doors”: One traveler is on a quest to ensure actual closing doors in  hotel bathrooms—and built an entire database around it

Portrait of a Handsome Young Adult Male Sitting on a Floor and Using Laptop Computer in Sunny Loft Living Room. Golden Retriever Dog Sitting Next to Him and Wanting to Play and Get Petted

After four years of research, scientists agree: remote workers are healthier, happier, and just as productive

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

Susan LaMarca

Man sitting in a car in a gray shirt looking into the camera.

“Almost choked on my lunch”: Man discovers his “real voice” after 30 years of changing it to make others comfortable

Left: Former Disney performers under text reading "Is it ok to heckle performers like this?" above a video of a park guest speaking to Ariel character. Right: Woman smiling into camera underneath text reading, "No that is not acceptable behavior."

“Despicable behavior”: Ex-Disney performer slams clout-chasing guests who heckle in-park characters

Left: UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell wearing glasses speaking into the camera. Right: President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in 2024 with a bandage over his ear, wearing a silky red tie and navy suit.

“He tricked me”: UFC fighter who once said he’d “take a bullet” for Trump now calls him the Antichrist

Left: Husband and Wife wearing black sweatshirts: The woman has a 6 painted on hers, the man a 7, recreating the viral TikTok "6 7" meme. Right: Husband and Wife wearing black t-shirts: The woman has a 6 painted on hers, the man a 7, recreating the viral TikTok "6 7" meme.

Culture

“The kids hated it”: Parents have co-opted the “6-7” meme with cheap, easy Halloween costumes

David Harbour and Lily Allen attend "Plaza Suite" Opening Night on March 28, 2022 in New York City. Tweet text overlay reads, "This note is so sinister in hindsight after listening to West End Girl."

Entertainment

“This makes my chest hurt”: This “sinister” old note from David Harbour to Lily Allen is sparking fresh outrage

AI-generated image of President Donald Trump doing a salute as Halo's Master Chief standing against the American flag. Tweet text overlay reads, "Not to be that guy but the flag only has 40 stars on it."

“Cringe”: Halo fans are clowning the White House over its Trump-as-Master-Chief post

TikToker spends $2,500 and 60 hours fixing Ford’s most cursed diesel engine: “Let’s just tear it apart and fix it”

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: American man showing McDonald's Big Mac sitting out after 30 days, looking fresh. Right: Japanese man showing McDonald's Big Mac left for 30 days, covered in mold.

“Mine isn’t food”: American Big Mac still looks fresh after 30 days, Japanese one molds—but the reason might be boring, not sinister

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