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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

baker makes a hate cake for biggest troll

“I breathe, she’s hating”: Baker makes a “hate cake” for her biggest online troll

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

“Surprised they did this”: Fortnite will finally let players buy the exact V-Bucks they need

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Can playing “The Legend of Zelda”  really improve your mental health? Science says yes

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

Close up of men in suits shaking hands. Caption overlay from Reddit post reads, “This email is to inform you that your employment has been terminated from [redacted] effective 09/02/2025 due to not reporting to work on the first day."

“You’re still fired and good luck”: HR gives new hire the wrong start date—then fires her for not showing up

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

“I would refuse to pay the bill”: Customer says they were charged a “quiet time” fee at a restaurant

A viral video of “McJeans” has the internet jealous of the denim uniform McDonald’s employees wear in Europe

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“How am I even alive?”: EMT explains why throwing burned food into the garbage can is a huge fire risk

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“We listen and we don’t judge”: Amber Riley has a hilarious reaction to a “Glee” fan’s extreme lower back tattoo

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: Target store in 2025. Right: Target store in 2004, much more colorful. Caption overlay reads, "Target in 2024 vs 2005... all the color is just gone..."

“All the color is just gone…”: Video comparing Target in 2005 to 2024 has people mourning the 2000s

Left: Mechanic standing in a garage. Text overlay reads, "Most useless car feature!" Right: 2019: Jeep Grand Cherokee display at a Chrysler Jeep dealership.

Mechanic reveals the “most useless” car feature that adds “10 more expensive parts” for no reason

“Here they go again”: PETA asks Sean Evans to use vegan wings on “Hot Ones” YouTube series

The new Aston Martin luxury baby stroller will end your sense of reality

“New York City has to be a prank, right?”: TikToker’s tiny NYC apartment transformation sparks debate over small-space living

“Truly the funniest combo”: Jason Ritter reveals his and Melanie Lynskey’s Paramount+ profile icons

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

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