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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

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Women are calling out straight men for  “ruining” club culture: “America really has become Ken’s mojo dojo casa house”

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

Left: Tweet reading "does anyone actually use their shift key to capitalize letters." Right: Left hand with black pointy fingernails typing on a keyboard, typing the Caps Lock key.

“Literally insane”: Apparently, some people use Caps Lock instead of Shift to capitalize a single letter

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

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.

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

“I think we know who to blame”: Explaining the Mountain Dew flavor conspiracy theory

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: 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...”

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

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

Susan LaMarca

women hanging off of a crosswalk sign with one arm

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

Left: Woman holding up phone showing an AI-generated shirtless plumber in the bathroom, caption overlay reads, "Pranking my bf with the AI shirtless plumber." Right: Screenshot of a text conversation between a woman and her boyfriend after she sent him a photo of an AI-generated shirtless plumber sitting on their couch.

“He was ready to FIGHT”: The AI shirtless plumber prank is giving boyfriends jealousy meltdowns

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: Man showing a binder with a printed "Freakbob meme" to a woman in a grocery store, caption overlay reads, "Showing brainrot to strangers." Right: Man showing a binder with a printed "Freakbob meme" to a woman in a clothing store, caption overlay reads, "Showing brainrot to strangers."

“Bro leave her alone”: Gen Alpha is showing printed brainrot memes to strangers and the results are hilarious

The character of Black samurai Yasuke from Assassin's Creed Shadows video game. Text overlay reads, “We cancelled the game where you kill Klan members to avoid backlash” From who?"

“Pathetic”: Ubisoft reportedly axed an Assassin’s Creed starring a former slave because it was “too political.” Gamers are pissed

Left: AI-generated homeless man standing outside of a front entryway, caption overlay reads, "POV: I convinced my parents a homeless man is in our house to see how they would react." Right: Text exchange between a person who sent an AI-generated image of a homeless man brushing his teeth, text underneath asks, "He asked to brush his teeth, is it cool if he uses your toothbrush?"

“PICK UP THE PHONE”: The AI “homeless man in my house” prank is traumatizing parents on TikTok

The “watch my egg” TikTok challenge brings back the old-school internet prank

Livestreamer Hasan Piker speaking into the microphone as his dog Kaya settles onto her bed in the background.

“Suspect it’s coming from crazy haters”: Hasan Piker denies using a shock collar on his dog after her livestream yelp

Left: Tweet reading "> Tinder for Jobs > AI find you a job > AI applies on your behalf > AI will go through your application > AI rejects you." Right: Concentrated woman searching for jobs on the laptop

“Terrible idea”: Critics say the new “Tinder for Jobs” app proves everything wrong with modern hiring

Left: Comedian Caroline Timoney (@carol.in3) explained in a recent video posted to the platform that she was the first person to come up with the phrase “girlbossed too close to the sun” in 2021. Right: Taylor Swift in a blue costume in a music video.

Comedian says she coined “girlbossed too close to the sun.” Now it’s in a Taylor Swift song

Left: Tweet text reading, "Listening to Bill Burr explain himself about the Saudi stuff is hilarious." Right: Bill Burr at the Blonde Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on September 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA.