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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.

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From skinny jeans to DVDs: 16 “cringe but correct” millennial opinions people are defending with their whole chest

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“It completely shifted my perspective on human connection”: 20 video games that changed players’ lives forever

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16 therapist mic-drop moments that shifted their clients’ lives forever

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18 modern behaviors that would’ve been considered super disrespectful 20 years ago

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17 of the coolest websites on the internet according to Reddit

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Behind closed doors: 18 women share things they do in private that will surprise men

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Should people lose their jobs for criticizing Charlie Kirk? The internet weighs in

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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.

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