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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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‘Will sell a kidney’: Women are literally begging chain stores for this viral beaded lobster purse

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This slept-on iPhone hack IDs any outfit piece: Here’s how to do it

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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Shopper gets off plane in Italy and heads straight to Louis Vuitton. Then a salesperson gets in the way

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @kfesteryga of Kim Kardashian's grape display; Center: Screenshot of Tiktok user @kfesteryga with the caption "Kardashian's using food as a prop to prop up luxury food"; Screenshot from Tiktok user @kfesteryga of Khloe Kardashian's birthday cake on top of a structure of cake mix boxes.

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The rise of foodcore: How fashion brands are turning groceries into luxury

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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‘How bankrupt are they?’: Woman goes to Forever 21 closeout sale. Then she sees what they’re actually selling

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‘Give credit where credit is due’: Reformation x Devon Lee Carlson collab accused of copying Indian fashion without credit

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‘Classic hunk’: Dudes are ’90s-style looksmaxxing with the men’s bob

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘My $59 ASICS work great’: Expert reveals whether $170 Hokas are worth it. Then he slices them open

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

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‘Let this be a warning’: Woman gets the Keaton Oaks haircut. Then she reveals what you have to know before considering it

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Millennials are sharing retro photos of their prom dresses—and being dragged on social media by Gen Z

Tweet from X user @zzdoublezz: "I may never recover. Dude asked what I was gonna wear and then cancelled the date." in front of three screenshots from @zzdoublezz's video of their date night outfit.

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‘This is so millennial’: Guy gets rejected *before* the first date—because his outfit was a dealbreaker

Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

Stacey Nguyen

Left: Screenshot of @xiaoxin3711 in Y3k-styled outfit; Center: Screenshot of @rowisingh applying makeup with the caption: "very demure Y3K makeup"; Right: Screenshot of @pitayaq in a Y3k-styled outfit. Background: A futuristic dystopian city.

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Y3K fashion is rising—here’s why Gen Z is dressing like the world is ending

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‘I am shook’: Shopper finds couture wedding gown for $19. Then she realizes what it is

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Why the Gothic vampire aesthetic is dominating fashion again

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

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