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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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Culture

How to play the TikTok “lying challenge” that’s everywhere right now

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

Left: Paula Abdul surrounded by four men doing the "Whitney Houston Challenge" on TikTok. Right: Band Simple Plan standing around a drum doing the Whitney Houston Challenge on TikTok.

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Can you hit the beat? The Whitney Houston challenge is humbling TikTok

Left: Teen standing in a road holding a folding table, caption overlay reads, "Table surfing." Right: Young person "table surfing" in a helmet while attached to a minivan.

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Viral “table surfing” TikTok challenge leaves teen dead, another facing life-altering injuries

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

Russian influencer Mariana Vasiuc doing the Nicki Minaj challenge and falling

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“No regrets”: Influencer breaks her spine attempting viral Nicki Minaj pose on a kitchen counter

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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The “1 Minute Big Mac Challenge” has social media trying to stuff McDonald’s burgers down their throats in under 60 seconds

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

Susan LaMarca

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People are testing their ‘biological age’ with one painful-looking jump

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USC Speak Your Mind: The new viral challenge that’s part ice bucket, part emotional breakdown

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Screenshot from Tiktok user @maddy_daddie of her boyfriend at a Chili's; Photo of a Chili's.

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‘My BF just failed the cookie challenge’: Chili’s customer doesn’t get any ranch with her meal. Then she looks at her boyfriend’s Triple Dipper plate

A child/baby morality cookie prank is going around.

Cookie Challenge update

The ‘cookie challenge’ asks kids to share a cookie. Some do. Some…absolutely do not

Kyle Calise is a video producer, writer, and storyteller from southern New England. When he’s not crafting explainer and culture videos, he’s usually out on a nature trail admiring trees.

Kyle Calise

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Entertainment

Meme History: The Tide Pods Challenge

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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Here’s why BookTok is obsessed with the ‘Turn to Page 30 Challenge’

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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The ‘What your gun sounds like?’ TikTok trend, riling up teens across America, explained

Kristine Villarroel is a general assignment intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in North-Central Florida publications including the Independent Florida Alligator, NPR-affiliate WUFT, and Flamingo magazine. She also covers music for the Luna Collective and Sunstroke magazine.

Kristine Villarroel

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‘Everybody on mute’: Why the Beyhive is telling crowds to shut up during the Renaissance Tour

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and the investigative editor of the Daily Dot&#8217;s Hi-Res division. 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

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Grandma’s TikTok challenge leads thousands to register for Trump rally in protest (updated)

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The ‘George Floyd challenge’ is here, and it sucks

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