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<p>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.</p>


Lindsey Weedston

Tweet from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service against a background showing hunter silhouetted against dawn sky, tweet reads "U.S. pigs are vulnerable to deadly diseases that can spread fast. Hunters, you can help! Report any sick or dead feral swine you see out there."

Viral Politics

“ICE too, or just regular cops?”: USDA warning about sick pigs fuels political jokes

<p>Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.</p>


Susan LaMarca

“Makes you want to quit the internet”: The coffee yogurt drink trend divides viewers. Is it disgusting or a smart way to get protein?

<p>Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.</p>


Jamie Jirak

The “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration with McDonald’s is splitting fans: some want to boycott, others can’t wait

<p>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.</p>


Anna Good

Person holding belly with one hand and refusing, palm-up, sliced bread on a wooden cutting board.

“He sounds insane”: Wife vents about “picky eater” husband who dictates her meals

Costco's new Kirkland energy drinks in three flavors.

Costco’s new Kirkland energy drink is raising one big question: Is it just repackaged Celsius?

McDonald’s is testing humanoid robots that greet customers and serve food in China

Memes

Are we doomed? AI slop videos of cheating fruit are taking over social media

“Wild times”: DoorDash stirs fears of AI job replacement with rollout of “Tasks”

Costco jumps on the CEO taste test train to proclaim its hot dogs will be $1.50 forever

“Kids are dying of measles”: RFK Jr. reaches untold cringe levels with AI Twinkie fight video

Entertainment

“My credit card is scared”: AMC reveals the “Devil Wears Prada 2” popcorn bucket. It’s a hit

<p>Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.</p>


Rachel Kiley

4 different flavors of David Protein bars laying on a white background. Tweet text overlay reads, "never trust a protein bar that’s supposed to taste like chocolate chip cookie dough."

David protein bars slapped with lawsuit alleging they contain up to 83% more calories than advertised. Macro counters are spiraling

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Joyann Jeffrey

“Ruining the rewards system”: Loyal Starbucks customers were just sorted into three tiers. Some are spiraling about their new status

Left: A plate of eggs, the whites scrambled and yolks still whole, text overlay reads "Is this how you make frambled eggs???" Right: A pan of eggs cooking and being stirred with a fork, the whites scrambled and yolks still whole. TikTok text overlay reads, "Shoutout to the girl who posted about her frambled eggs bc I'm obsessed and this is the only way I'll cook my eggs now."

Culture

People are making “frambled eggs”—and indecisive egg lovers call it a “game changer”

Left: Woman with black hair and a white tank top looking into camera, text overlay reads, "The way a man views tofu reflects how they view women." Right: Close-up shot of a hot pepperoni pizza on a rustic wooden board.

Food