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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

Screengrab of @hotdamhistorian(l) Dry Weddings vs open bars(r)

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Culture

Gen Z is defending dry weddings and cash bars—and calling their critics alcoholics

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel split. Woman looking upset on left. David's Bridal on right.

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‘This is so unethical’: Woman calls out David’s Bridal worker for tricking her into buying dress. Then she decides to work there

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

Left: Photo of Pope Francis; Right: Screenshot of reddit user u/Misther__'s letter from the Vatican.

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Couple invites Pope Francis to their wedding. Then they see the response

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

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The second bridesmaid must run. TikTok has accepted the mission.

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

Photo of a Bridal Shop; Screenshot of tiktok user @nessamartinezyt

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‘At this point I’d call the cops’: Woman buys wedding dress from David’s Bridal. Then the unimaginable happens

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘A lifetime Titanium Elite Marriott customer’: Woman books Marriott rooms for 300 people for her wedding. Then Marriott cancels her reservation 2 days before

Bride looking scared in two split with text "my body literally rejecting him on my wedding day"

Bride shows signs her body was rejecting groom

‘I SHOULD HAVE RAN’: Bride shows signs her body was ‘rejecting’ groom on her wedding day

Couple getting married holding hands(l) Zelle Logo on phone display(c) Woman shares story about wedding couple charging for meals(r)

wedding zelle

‘Just Zelle it to me whenever’: Wedding guest gifts couple $400. Then they get a shocking text from the groom

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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‘I hated it so much I decided to wash it off’: Bride washes off makeup 20 minutes before the wedding. Then the makeup artist responded

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‘Serious question’: Woman gets divorced. What is she supposed to do with her wedding dress after divorce?

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Wedding make up artist

‘Come with me to get kicked out of a wedding’: Viewers defend bride who kicked out makeup artist for overstaying welcome

Mike Hadge

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Lana Del Rey just married a swamp tour guide, and the internet has memes

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‘You’re not allowed to leave bad reviews‘: Woman says she’s getting sued over leaving a 1-star review. Is that possible?

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Looks like a really good friend’: Bridesmaids instructed to give spicy Polaroids to groom on wedding day. It backfires

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

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‘You guys are mentally ill’: Woman says Dollar Tree worker called her ‘sick in the head’ after she told her she’s getting married

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