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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

26 unhinged money-saving hacks for people too poor for sanity

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Here’s why the internet is beefing over Costco olive oil

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

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“My grandma isn’t ready for this”: Google’s new AI video tool is so realistic, it’s freaking people out

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

This burger joint renamed its menu after office supplies to help remote workers expense lunch

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“Like riding The Batman at Six Flags”: Standing plane seats could be coming as soon as next year. Comfort not included

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

Susan LaMarca

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Men calling their friends just to say “sweet dreams” is the funniest thing on the internet right now

Authors slammed after AI prompts show up in published books: “Opportunist hacks using a theft machine”

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We already know what the last-ever Wikipedia article and edit will be, claims viral theory

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Straight men are dressing “gay chic” and gay men are dressing “macho,” according to TikTok

EXCLUSIVE: This dude made a parody Strava app that lets you fake your runs to protest influencer fitness culture

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“I’m really perturbed by the butter yellow trend”: The pastel shade fueling fashion drama this spring

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Kids are repurposing Pokémon tins into cute lil DIY jewelry boxes. Here’s how to make one

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From salads to sushi, balsamic pearls are TikTok’s favorite food upgrade

Here’s why the Aerial Tramway Emoji is suddenly in every YouTube comment section

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