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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

Viral Politics

Undercover activist exposes violent rhetoric at a Charlie Kirk vigil, says TikTok banned her

apple iphone nightstand mode red black evil red clock

“Real sinister energy”: People either love or hate the iPhone’s “evil red clock”

daughter of sandy hook victim on charlie kirk

“I felt bad that I didn’t feel bad”: Daughter of Sandy Hook survivor speaks out on Charlie Kirk’s death

massive attack playing in front of the faces of its crowd

“A clever warning for what’s to come”: Massive Attack is forcing the issue of facial identification tech by using it on their own audience

Culture

“Stinky girl summer”: What’s up with all the sardine decor this year?

Left: Target store in 2025. Right: Target store in 2004, much more colorful. Caption overlay reads, "Target in 2024 vs 2005... all the color is just gone..."

“All the color is just gone…”: Video comparing Target in 2005 to 2024 has people mourning the 2000s

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Tales of the “Japanese missing cat method” spread on TikTok after comedian’s missing pet returns

Left: Mechanic standing in a garage. Text overlay reads, "Most useless car feature!" Right: 2019: Jeep Grand Cherokee display at a Chrysler Jeep dealership.

Mechanic reveals the “most useless” car feature that adds “10 more expensive parts” for no reason

The new Aston Martin luxury baby stroller will end your sense of reality

“Truly the funniest combo”: Jason Ritter reveals his and Melanie Lynskey’s Paramount+ profile icons

“South Park” re-run of Charlie Kirk episode pulled as conservatives blame it for the shooting

“A star ascended”: Baddie Winkle, the internet’s baddest grandma, dies at 97

“Only Apple can sell a strap for $59”: Apple announces a new crossbody strap for the iPhone 17 and the hot takes are flowing

Left: man pointing to Kirkland medium roast ground coffee bag. Middle: Costco store front. Right: Man pointing at bag of Starbucks coffee in a Costco store.

“We are being played”: Video reveals the big brands quietly making Kirkland products at Costco

Left: White-haired woman in a Phillies jersey at a Phillies game dubbed "Phillies Karen" yelling at a man in a red Phillies t-shirt. Right: Man in a red Phillies t-shirt protecting son from "Phillies Karen."

Dad chewed out by “Phillies Karen” has a message for those trying to track her down