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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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“This is how you use your platform”: TikTok chef creates recipes using the sparse ingredients found in famine-plagued Gaza

Left: Tomato margarita birds eye view. Middle: Hand holding a tomato martini against a city skyline Right: Woman drinking a tomato martini

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From tomatinis to tomato spritzes, tomato girl summer is in full bloom

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

Susan LaMarca

antipasto salad mom recipe tiktok antipastogate

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“It’s really simple”: The “Antipasto Salad Mom” shares her recipe after going viral on TikTok

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From salads to sushi, balsamic pearls are TikTok’s favorite food upgrade

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

Laiken Neumann

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‘False advertising’: Customer ‘exposes’ Little Caesars Pretzel Crust Pizza after asking the manager what’s really in the crust

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

HEB Strawberry Sando, and Original Japanese fruit sando

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I tried the viral $8 H-E-B Strawberry Sando. Then I made it ‘right way’ at home

influencer Emily Mariko making salmon rice bowl

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I finally tried the Emily Mariko salmon rice bowl—3 years after it first went viral

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

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‘Save yourself some time and some dishes’: Man gets ground beef. Then he shows how to make meatloaf in a rice cooker

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

2 image split. Woman in kitchen on left. Blurred image of grits sushi on right.

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‘Please stop I’m begging you’: ‘Southern sushi’ recipe with cold grits stuns the internet

Cinnamon Roll Waffle on plate(l) Bite of Cinnamon Roll Waffle being held up by a fork(c) Cinnamon Roll Waffles on plate while syrup is being poured(r)

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Game changer: I tried cinnamon rolls the traditional way. Then I made them in my waffle maker 

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer for The Daily Dot covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

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‘Something has happened in the last year or so’: Woman buys Knorr pasta. Then she demands answers when it doesn’t cook right

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @girlandthekitchen salting a raw steak; Center: Photo of a cooked steak; Right: Screenshot from @girlandthekitchen of a seasoned steak being cooked in a frying pan.

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‘A beautiful medium rare’: Private chef shows how to make ‘the best steak you’ve ever had.’ Then she reveals it only takes 2 ingredients

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The viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cup

The viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cup: I’d make it again—but with 1 catch

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

Man in hat in the kitchen making recipe in crock pot with text over that reads "throw in a Crock Pot" "Crock Pot Recipe To Pack on Muscle" on left. Spiced chicken with basil leaves on right.

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‘Took you 5 minutes to prep’: Expert shares how to make ‘easiest,’ ‘cleanest,’ ‘high-protein’ balsamic chicken Crock-Pot meal

2 panel image: on the left a person cooking and on the right a post that reads: me: hii, trader joe's frozen aisle: Lemony garlicky miso gochujang brown butter gnocchi

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