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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: President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump host the 2025 Easter Egg Roll. Right: Boston Craigslist ad featuring an image of the "Melania" film, Craiglist header reads, "Attend MELANIA documentary at any Boston area theatre during opening weekend (this upcoming weekend). Free tickets + $50 per seat occupied."

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“Free tickets + $50”: Craigslist ad offers cash to anyone willing to sit through the “Melania” documentary

Left: A Craigslist ad titled "Will you split a Costco pie with me?" above a photo of Costco pies. Right: Text reading: "“I really want to try the Costco peanut butter chocolate pie but it’s 4.5 lbs and I hear it’s very dense. I can’t eat it by myself, so I am looking for 3-4 people to meet me in the parking lot of Costco and split it with me...”

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“Will you split a Costco pie with me?” Craigslist ad has TikTok predicting the “goods-splitting economy”

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Man sharing his job interview experience(l) Craigslist logo on phone Display(c) Man typing on laptop for job search(r)

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‘You’ll get your first mission tomorrow’: Man interviews for job he found on Craigslist. Then they take his iPhone and passcode it

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‘We don’t hire females’: Jobseeker finds position on Craigslist. There’s just one problem

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‘Am I getting scammed?’: Woman finds roommate after posting rental listing on Craigslist. Then they ask her for a favor

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Trump signs controversial ‘sex-trafficking’ bill that could hurt the future of the internet

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Chicago man vows to hunt down whoever pooped on his Tesla

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The rare Pepe trade is booming on Craigslist

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Austin woman is selling a haunted sword on Craigslist

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These men will impregnate you for free on Craigslist

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