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

Susan LaMarca

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Here’s why “achievement cakes” are popping up as the latest self-validation trend

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“I do not get paid enough”: Wendy’s to offer Frostys for 67 cents on Black Friday, forcing workers to partake in the 6-7 trend

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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“New color, deal with it”: Pantone and Bon Iver announce a new shade for 2026 Color of the Year contender

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People’s life-altering stories about the time “the rabbit got me” are going viral online. What does it mean?

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

3 panel: Left: Man perched on woman's arm in TikTok's bird arm trend. Middle: Woman perched on man's arm in TikTok's bird arm trend. Right: Woman perched on man's arm in TikTok's bird arm trend.

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Everyone on TikTok is perching like birds on their partner’s arm. Here’s how it works

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

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Social media users are showing off their annual “boo baskets” again this year, but what are they?

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.

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Why are young Germans eating pudding with a fork in the park? Explaining the “pudding mit gabel” trend

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“Peak boomer entitlement”: What are grandma showers? The latest baby trend sparks debate

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“This is legit my makeup everyday”: The “rising sign” beauty trend is taking over TikTok

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“Basically lingerie”: Older generations are shocked by popular 2025 homecoming dress styles

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“Stinky girl summer”: What’s up with all the sardine decor this year?

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Mikayla Matthews balancing her newborn while doing the Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge

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“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star defends doing Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge while blindfolded and holding newborn

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“Became 2-dimensional”: Man falls onto his Subway sandwich and completely flattens it. Now, people are trying to recreate the viral flat sandwich on social media

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“Thrift Flip”: TikTok’s sustainable fashion movement turns thrift store finds into viral trends

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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“They’re petrifying the Labubus!”: An English tourist attraction is doing something new with the Labubu trend: turning them to stone

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