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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

Left: Diet coke in a mug with overlay reading, "Overheard someone call a Diet Coke a 'fridge cigarette' and nothing's been more true to me since" Right: Woman drinking diet coke

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“Fridge cigarette” perfectly describes a Diet Coke, according to TikTok

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

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Juul backs Trump’s tariffs—claims Chinese vapes ruined its market

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

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“Fridge cigarette” perfectly describes a Diet Coke, according to TikTok

Juul backs Trump’s tariffs—claims Chinese vapes ruined its market

Where did the 500 Cigarettes meme come from?

Apple’s new ear cigarettes are for cool kids only

I went to a vape conference to mock it—then the vapers changed my mind

Obama smokes literally all the time—and we’ve got proof