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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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Left: Actors Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet filming a scene for the 2025 "Superman" movie. Right: Tweet reading "rachel brosnahan’s husband being a complete weirdo wasn’t in my 2025 predictions but the internet is nothing if not committed to plot twists"

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Rachel Brosnahan’s husband is being slammed for liking one very specific insult about her on-screen relationship with “Superman” star David Corenswet

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“He should’ve just left it be”: Comment  asking for a “description of the video” left on Chris Appleton’s book announcement post sparks debate over purchased bot followers

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“I’m sooo super jealous”: TikToker shows off custom suit Ben Platt wore to the Met Gala—that he bought off The RealReal

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

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Left: Tweet reading "wtf do genetics gotta do with a refresher" Right: Dunkin' Donuts Gavin Casalegno ad

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Another day, another ad talking about genetics. This time it’s Gavin Casalegno for Dunkin’ Donuts

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“Love a good redemption arc”: Demi Lovato returns to The Bigg Chill after  viral 2021 frozen yogurt controversy

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“Wokery is gasping for breath”: Everyone is arguing about whether Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad is a dogwhistle for eugenics

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.

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Justin Timberlake’s “giving nothing” tour performances turn into a massive meme

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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Viral Politics

Ms. Rachel is “not comfortable working with anyone who hasn’t spoken out about Gaza,” encourages other celebrities to take action

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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“I’m surprised it was still on the air as of yesterday”: Former E! News host speaks out after series cancellation after three decades

Left: May 22, 2025: Pedro Pascal attends the From The World Of John Wick Ballerina world premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England. Right: Pedro Pascal onstage touching female costar under tweet reading "Pedro Pascal's anxiety card is elite"

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The internet saw Pedro Pascal being soft and made it a whole meme

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“I don’t know what planet I’m on”: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne’s defining moments on the internet

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“Enjoy music for what it is again”: Tyler, The Creator aims to help people fight their “fears of being a meme” with his new album

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“We must reject the normalization of female pain”: Lupita Nyong’o teams up with lawmakers after sharing her fibroids journey on social media

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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“Congrats mother”: Charli XCX announces her marriage on TikTok with a meme

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“Women are feral over Tom Hiddleston while exactly zero of us are attracted to Thor”: Superman has spawned “male gaze” vs “female gaze” discourse on social media

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