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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.

Angela Andaloro

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Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

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‘So cringe’: JD Vance trolled for offering ‘victory prayer’ in leaked Yemen Signal group

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Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

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Ashton Hall’s morning routine sequel is here—and the internet is already picking it apart

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‘Come Eat Lobster With A Monster’ is everyone’s new favorite rhyme meme—25 of the best

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Wake up at 3:32 am. Dunk in Saratoga ice water. Rub banana on face. Get roasted by the internet. Ashton Hall’s morning routine is the biggest meme on the internet right now

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