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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.

Lindsey Weedston

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Culture

“This is an act of theft”: Brides are using ChatGPT to “steal” custom wedding art, and artists are furious

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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The “soulmated so hard” TikTok trend is beautiful and devastating

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“My body was rejecting him”: Woman shares how her husband’s neglect after surgery ended their marriage

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“Topanga hair” is TikTok’s latest beauty fixation. Here’s how to get it

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Former teacher’s 11 parenting rules spark heated debate across the internet: “Extremely messed up”

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No, the “emotional support kangaroo” holding a boarding pass isn’t real—but thousands thought it was

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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“Actually my worst nightmare”: Delta passengers forced to endure impromptu “Moana” performance by a child

“Press charges”: Woman says her ex gave her a 7-year sinus infection by farting in her face

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Dad’s girlfriend ruins daughter’s treasured boots without asking to borrow them: “I feel like they’ve been disrespected and ruined”

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“You aren’t property to be exchanged between men”: Should you change your married name socially instead of legally?

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“Feel ugly?” Gen Z is boosting their self-esteem by making fan cans…of themselves

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Why is everyone making fun of this Cher and Future Gap commercial 7 years after it came out?

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“Fire and ice” theory states that Gen Z sees Millennials as failures. Millennials fight back: “It’s not that easy anymore”

Donald Trump speaking at a press conference. And a tweet over that reads: LMAOOO, trump just lost his (expletive) because a reporter told him Wall Street created a new phrase, TACO: trump Always Chickens Out "Don't ever say what you said. That's a nasty question."

Wall Street’s “TACO” nickname enrages Trump at press briefing. Now everyone’s making the same joke

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