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.
“Extremely valid”: Meghan Trainor shuts down backlash over her use of a surrogate for baby no. 3
Trainor and her husband Daryl Sabara welcomed Mikey Moon via surrogate on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Why “vagueposting” exploded on social media and why people already want it gone
"I know why vagueposting does so well and you’re not gonna like the answer."
“Miserable over some mayo”: Someone called the new Graza packaging “Canva-slop.” AI haters came out to reclaim the term
"Just enjoy the fun packaging."
“Reddit moderators should be treated like celebrities”: Ex-mod posts epic YouTube rant after his removal, inspiring parodies
The sheer ego present inspired parody videos and remixes.
Trump confuses Iceland and Greenland at the World Economic Forum: “Someone hand grandpa a map”
"Iceland’s already cost us a lot of money."
“Thank that big IDIOT”: Ryanair leans into its Elon Musk beef with savage “Big Idiot Sale”
"Only available for Elon Musk and any other 'idiots' on X!!"
“So good”: TikTok is drooling over this massively viral two-ingredient “Japanese cheesecake”
Don't worry, you can add the sugar back in if you want.
“China’s living in 2040”: YouTuber shows how she built the “Ningtendo PXBOX 5″—a custom 3-in-1 console
"The ultimate gaming machine."
“Unchecked madness”: Opposition grows as Trump shares AI fantasies of himself “conquering” Greenland
"If there was ever a reason for the 25th amendment, this is it."
“So convenient”: Heinz solves an age-old problem by debuting a fry box with a built-in ketchup holder
No more messy ketchup fingers.
“Vegan leather”: 15 ideas called “progressive” that can become the exact opposite in practice
"You posting about 'Big Pharma' doesn't mean plant water and essential oils cure cancer."
“He is real”: TikTokers swear “mimics” are copying their ringtones in a creepy new trend
Incredible free promotion for "Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic."
“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."














