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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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“Harshest burn I’ve ever heard in my life”: Zach Woods roasts Quentin Tarantino in response to Paul Dano comments—twice

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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Culture

Leslie Nielsen’s niece reveals there was a remote-controlled fart machine in his coffin: “So ridiculously morbid, but also hysterical”

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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Why is Jon Hamm sensually dancing all over social media right now? The “Turn the Lights Off” meme, explained

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Viral Politics

“A fine actor and complete fool”: Kelsey Grammer praised Trump as “the greatest” at Kennedy Center Honors—disappointed “Frasier” fans react

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Richard Gere breaks his silence on being unofficially banned from the Oscars for over 20 years

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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“Incomprehensible”: Fans come to Paul Dano’s defense after Quentin Tarantino called him the “weakest male actor in SAG”

Christy Carlson Romano arrives to the Radio Disney Music Awards 2018 on June 22, 2018 in Hollywood, CA.

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“Girl your team hates you”: Christy Carlson Romano responds after fans slam her for posting bizarre AI face-swaps of herself as other Disney stars

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Michelle Yeoh repeatedly explaining “MM to WW” is the most pure meme to come out of “Wicked For Good”

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“Don’t let them do these things”: Joseph Gordon-Levitt has a warning for parents about children’s AI toys ahead of Black Friday

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Simu Liu calls out the lack of Asian representation in present-day Hollywood: “We’re fighting a deeply prejudiced system”

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“I hope she sues”: Kristen Bell, Brian Cox and other Hollywood actors shocked to learn Fox News is using their voices without consent

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

Left: Actor Timothee Chalamet at the World Premiere of A Complete Unknown at the Dolby Theatre. Right: Alt British rapper EsDeeKid wearing a black mask.

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Fans are convinced Timothée Chalamet is actually anonymous British rapper EsDeeKid

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Elon Musk responds to Billie Eilish calling him a coward, among other things, for hoarding his money

Left: NBA Dallas Mavericks player Klay Thompson during an interview. Right: Megan Thee Stallion on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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“A REAL MAN”: Klay Thompson rips ex-NBA player’s “disgusting and disturbing” misogynistic remarks about girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion

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