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Audra Schroeder


Audra Schroeder is the Daily Dot’s senior entertainment writer, and she focuses on streaming, comedy, and music. Her work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice. She is based in Austin, Texas.

Violet Affleck with Jennifer Garner walking outside

Jennifer Garner’s daughter blasted for pro-Palestine watermelon sweatshirt

The proceeds from the sweatshirt go to support Gaza.

On Jan 5, 2024 by Audra Schroeder

Pilot 'speedrunner' says he landed an hour early

‘Pilot speedrunning community????’: Delta pilot says he landed an hour early

'Come fly my next flight please.'

On Jan 4, 2024 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Over 50 people are running toward us’: Running club members accused of hitting pedestrians, kicking dog

One group calls itself 'somewhere between fitness and partying.'

On Jan 4, 2024 by Audra Schroeder

i think i like this little life

Cordelia’s ‘Little Life’ draws out the sweet—and sour—on TikTok

There was a shift around the sound when it started being used by influencers and celebrities to show off their 'little life.'

On Jan 4, 2024 by Audra Schroeder

Woman talking(l+r), Rogaine(c)

‘I literally can’t believe I didn’t know this for so long’: Woman issues PSA about hair growth products for pet owners

The ingredient minoxidil can be deadly for pets.

On Jan 2, 2024 by Audra Schroeder

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The top 10 viral TikTok sounds of 2023

These sounds dominated TikTok in 2023.

On Dec 28, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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The worst word rebrands on TikTok in 2023

The redundant and confusing terms that somehow took off.

On Dec 25, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Julia Roberts in Notting Hill

A famous quote from a ‘90s rom-com gets a new meaning on TikTok

People ran with the “I’m just a girl” line and applied it to TikToks where they feign helplessness or ignorance.

On Dec 21, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Horny jail’ was one of the first pandemic memes

How an image of an internet-famous dog bonking another one over the head with a bat became one of the first memes of the pandemic.

On Dec 19, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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‘American Psycho’ memes are part of internet history

From the headphones meme to the business card meme, 'American Psycho' and Patrick Bateman are now part of internet history.

On Dec 19, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Luke Combs(l), Fan crying(r)

‘Absolutely sick to my stomach’: Luke Combs responds to $250,000 tumbler lawsuit against fan

'This made me cry. You got a new fan.'

On Dec 18, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Woman orders Taylor Swift pajamas on Amazon, receives hilarious knock-off

‘Folblorr is my favorite album’: Woman orders Taylor Swift pajamas on Amazon, receives hilarious knock-off

'I WOULD LITERALLY PAY ANY AMOUNT I AM CRYING.'

On Dec 18, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Laurie Anderson attends the red carpet of the Opening Ceremony during the 76th Venice Film Festival on August 28, 2019 in Venice, Italy.

Laurie Anderson’s ‘O Superman’ is the sound of coincidence on TikTok 

It’s not often that we see a genuinely emotional viral trend.

On Dec 14, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Cait Corrain's Crown of Starlight

Author loses book deal after BookTok exposes her for review-bombing authors of color

'Dropping her doesn't absolve you.'

On Dec 13, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

View of a cozy reader's corner with a table lamp spending warm light

‘The lamp story is WILD’: Haunting internet legend revived in creepy TikToks

'The lamp story made me question EVERYTHING.'

On Dec 7, 2023 by Audra Schroeder