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


Susan LaMarca

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

<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

“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

Viral Politics

“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.

“Ordering a meat feast pizza is a red flag”: Can a man’s attitude towards tofu reveal how he’ll treat a woman? TikTok thinks so

Two Babyel cheeses, one showing the back, laying next to one showing the front.

“I thought I was going insane…”: Shopper compares Costco Babybel to Kroger version—and pulls out a scale

Left: Woman with long red hair holding a blue box of Cheese Club macaroni and cheese. Right: Woman holding a one-cup service size cup of prepared macaroni and cheese.

“That’s not 3 cups”: Woman measures boxed mac and cheese. The numbers on the package don’t add up

New Englanders are ready for war after RFK Jr. threatens to take on Dunkin’: “The American Revolution started in Massachusetts”

Baristas warn Starbucks customers about changes coming to the beloved Chai Latte: “Folks are not going to be happy with the switch”

Left: HomeGoods shelf of dried pasta, text overlay from TikTok reads, "HomeGoods pasta secret." Right: HomeGoods store location, red sign lit up in the darkness.

Food