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

Susan LaMarca

TikToker discussing how she ate her own rib

Woman says she cooked and ate her own rib meat after surgery and people are losing it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

newborn baby being held with texts overlay

“I don’t do rules or restrictions for my grandchild”: Boomer mom threatens to cut off her son over boundaries around his newborn baby

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

Starbucks baristas hype launch of the new Fireworks Frappuccino for July 4th, but customers aren’t sure: “But, like, what’s in it?”

Former McDonald’s chef reveals the “healthiest” breakfast items on the menu

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Ruth’s Chris server left speechless after customer complains about $150 steak’s lack of sizzle

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

“Should I be scared?”: Woman collects her boss’ empty Diet Coke cans for a month, is shocked by the results

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

“I would have walked out”: Woman says she left no tip after the server didn’t put in her food order. Was she in the right?

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Woman with braids looks at the camera with wide eyes. DoorDash logo open on an iPhone.

Woman tips DoorDash driver $7—then she sees what they wrote on her bag

“I just want what I ordered”: Woman orders 80 nuggets at McDonald’s, only gets 40. Then she asks for the rest of them

lifeguard pointing to life jackets and saying floaties are bad

“Do not buy these”: Lifeguard spots Coast Guard-approved lifejackets for kids at Target. Then she sees what’s on sale next to them

Cuban man reacts to being in a Costco for the first time

Man from Cuba experiences U.S. Costco for the first time and can’t hold back his emotions

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

“What is this?”: Woman has a C-section while giving birth. Now she says something was left inside her

“I threw it away”: Customers share stories of how Hello toothpaste is messing with their teeth on social media

“Chemical soup of body oils”: Pool cleaner reveals what’s actually floating in public pool water

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: TikToker Michelle Wood under caption reading "Facelift in Guadalajara" before her surgery Right: Michelle Wood after her facelift in Guadalajara, looking decades younger

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