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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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Benedict Cumberbatch got real about AI in a Reddit AMA: “Our appetites are being overrun by the plentitude”

Middle-aged couple sharing a charcuterie board and wine at a restaurant. Text overlay from Reddit reads, "Single people over 40, what's the dating world really like out there?"

“Like shopping at Goodwill”: People over 40 get brutally honest about what dating is really like

Man asleep at the wheel of a Tesla Robotaxi in San Francisco, POV from backseat.

Rider says Tesla robotaxi says “safety driver” fell asleep repeatedly—and the company ignored their report

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

Left: A dad in a cap and glasses sitting in his car holding a receipt, text overlay reads, "Has Chipotle lost its damn mind?" Right: A steak burrito bowl served in Chipotle with a napkin next to it.

“Am I crazy here?”: Dad stunned after 2 Chipotle bowls cost him $52

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

Susan LaMarca

Woman looking into the camera underneath text overlay reading, "Married women are very self centered."

“Not ONE friend celebrated me”: Why this single millennial says married women are “self-centered”—and TikTok agrees

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

This viral chart explains why your Starbucks latte tastes weird in certain sizes

United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 shown leaving from LAX, Los Angeles International Airport. Text overlay reads, "What's next? People who pay for plane tickets are not entitled to be flown to their destination?"

“Obnoxious and brazen”: United Airlines and Delta say paying extra for a window seat doesn’t guarantee one in response to class-action lawsuit

Waymo self driving taxi driving in downtown San Francisco. Tweet text overlay reads, "I genuinely think anyone who voluntarily gets into one of these things is insane."

“So clearly evil”: Waymo co-CEO says robotaxi fatalities are a matter of “when” not “if”

A bag of frozen okra sitting atop a locked thermostat in an Airbnb.

“It actually worked”: Airbnb host locks the thermostat. Then the renter finds a surprisingly simple loophole

“Death to dealerships”: Ford is now selling certified pre-owned vehicles on Amazon

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

“Anything to go viral, girl”: Woman’s wig comes off during Jordan River baptism

3 Panel: Left and Right: Woman looking into camera at the airport under text reading "Yes TSA scanners detect your period." Middle: Various Tampax tampons on display in a supermarket aisle, showcasing different types, sizes, and packaging options for consumer choice.

“It sees EVERYTHING”: Can TSA body scanners tell when a woman has her period?

“Any other Boston questions?”: Locals joke about viral debate over iconic Cheers restaurant sign

Man looking into camera, left panel reads: "Stay at home moms," right panel reads, "You're lying because."

“You’re on easy mode”: Dad says stay-at-home moms are “lying” about how hard parenting is

Left: Psychiatrist sitting in his car looking into camera, text overlay reads, "PSA: Are your ADHD meds not working in October/November?" Right: Closeup of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Medication.

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