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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

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“He stretched my shirt out”: Dad hilariously copies daughter’s dance video in bid for her to “act right”

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

Susan LaMarca

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“We’ve come full circle”: Robots dancing on stage in China have concert-goers asking if the expense is really necessary

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

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Entertainment

“Never stop dancing”: Andy Richter is currently enjoying a renaissance on “Dancing With The Stars”

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

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

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“Enjoy music for what it is again”: Tyler, The Creator aims to help people fight their “fears of being a meme” with his new album

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

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Why everyone on TikTok is dancing with a dang rat

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Millennials are correcting Gen-Z’s TikTok dance to ‘Da Dip’

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Wait, you haven’t seen the ‘Maps dance’ inspired by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs on TikTok yet?

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The Frat Flick: An old dance move gets a new name on TikTok

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‘We still think you rock’: The Osbournes apologize to Britney Spears for mocking her dancing on Instagram

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Who is Dancepool? How ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ paid homage to N Sync’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’

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‘No hope for the future anymore’: Ice Spice’s dead-eyed twerking has the internet concerned, amused

Kyle Calise is a video producer, writer, and storyteller from southern New England. When he’s not crafting explainer and culture videos, he’s usually out on a nature trail admiring trees.

Kyle Calise

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Meme History: Drake memes 

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‘Time to let the secret out’: TikToker Jersey Joe reveals he’s also a college mascot

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‘They just vibe’: TikTok’s moms are showcasing how they danced in the ‘80s 

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