Lindsey Weedston

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.
“Wedding hostage situation”: Southwest passengers forced to attend surprise mid-flight wedding at 30,000 feet
"Madison Humphrey on the phone with Southwest trying to book a whole plane and terminal."
“I’m not chopped liver”: Pamela Anderson says she “felt yucky” being near Seth Rogen at the Golden Globes, wants an apology
"I am a living, breathing human being."
TikTokers are “becoming Chinese” in the newest wellness trend. Here’s what that means
"You’ve met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Collectors just paid $16M for the last pennies—here’s what to look for in yours
"Going to put my change collection to WORK."
“That’ll learn’em”: Conservative host tries to own Mark Ruffalo by deleting Avengers movies he already paid for
"So… a protest that only affects the people in your house?"
“Grand Theft Auto” players won’t stop making Charlie Kirk assassination missions
"I thought y’all were down for violence."
“I am genuinely upset”: Gen Z has officially named the millennial Karen. Sorry, Jessicas
“Jessica will mess you up.”
“I know I’m late to the game”: Bradley Cooper tells Joe Rogan he just got into podcasts “eight months ago”
"Next week he will discover YouTube and rave about EpicMealTime."
“Never change”: Olympian Ilona Maher bodies another body-shaming troll shocked that she has a stomach
"Where do they think we keep our vital organs, in our purse?"
“Get a lawyer”: Victoria’s Secret makes disabled customer wait 20 minutes to try on clothes—because the room was full of junk
"I felt like a spectacle and an annoyance."
“Innately predatory”: Critics slam Epic Games for approving a gambling-style “slot machine” for kids in Fortnite
"Gambling mechanics in a kids' game crosses every line."
“Talk about sensory overload”: Mattel’s autistic Barbie is here and the community has complicated feelings
"It is so important for young autistic people to see authentic, joyful representations of themselves."














