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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.

Gisselle Hernandez

‘Thanks for patronizing me into a rage’: TikToker shares the ‘worst job rejection’ they’ve ever received, sparking debate

Viola Stefanello is a Milan-based journalist covering tech and culture for Italian newspaper Il Post. Her work has also been published in Wired and Rolling Stone among others.

Viola Stefanello

Keep off the grass: How the anti-lawn meme movement is shaming homeowners for their yards

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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A woman called out a Reddit page dedicated to outing people with ‘fake’ disabilities. TikTokers are aghast

Kathleen is a Honolulu-based freelance writer, editor and communications strategist who has been published by the New York Times, Vice, Huffington Post, Hana Hou!, and more. She&#8217;s worked in the communication departments at the Honolulu Museum of Art, ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Foundation. When she&#8217;s not writing, she can be found in the ocean, walking her rescue poi dog or oil painting.

Kathleen Wong

‘I will never eat at IHOP again’: #BoycottIHOP trends after sign blaming workers, Biden for causing reduced hours goes viral

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

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‘Promoted from anti-masker to floor mop’: Worker subdues Karen who tried to hit her in viral video

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

In a viral video, a man says he paid for his items but is accused of stealing at a Walmart.

‘I already paid for it’: Walmart manager accuses man of stealing after self-checkout allegedly misprints receipt in viral video

In a video posted on a Reddit, a man calls Pride t-shirts satanic proprganda.

‘What’s God going to think of that?’: Man asks Target customers homophobic questions in viral video

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

‘Oh my f*cking god’: Gabby Petito subreddit explodes in fight over ‘tasteless’ community awards

In a video posted on Reddit, a white man tells an Asian man to "go eat some fucking rice."

‘Go eat some f*cking rice’: Male Karen calls Asian driver and passenger slurs in viral video

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

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‘Lives are at stake’: Senators want Reddit to do more about ivermectin forums

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

‘It’s her own dumb asphalt’: Karen ignores road work signs and drives into wet concrete in viral video

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‘That’s not how this works’: Woman rear ends Lamborghini, tries to blame its driver for hitting her in viral video

Kathryn Cardin is a Missouri-born writer and editor who currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. She enjoys cooking, and her dog and cat enjoy when she spills.

Kathryn Cardin

‘That’s some rude ass sh*t right there’: Karen spits on man who informed her she’s in the wrong seat in viral video (updated)

In a video posted on Reddit, a Karen couple attempts to enter a man's house without an appointment with their real estate agent.

‘Go lick a d*ck’: ‘Karen’ couple insult homeowner after trying to enter his house, dividing viewers

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

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