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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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Culture

The slicked back bun is making “clean girls” bald

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.

Anna Good

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Gen Z is making fancams of their high school outfits on TikTok. 2017 is vintage now

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“So shady”: Viral fashion brand Parke accused of reselling factory-made clothes with markups

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Sorry, but that nail dust you’re collecting is actually microplastics: “Just tiny plastic particles”

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Straight men are dressing “gay chic” and gay men are dressing “macho,” according to TikTok

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“I’m really perturbed by the butter yellow trend”: The pastel shade fueling fashion drama this spring

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Fashion critic slams Levi’s for using pink triangles in Pride Month merch without context: “Almost took my breath away when I saw it”

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Soccer cleats are the new sandals, says Gen Z. Welcome to “Boots Only Summer”

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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Woman’s “awful” experience returning Chanel flats sparks outpouring of similar experiences in luxury stores

Mariam Sharia is a senior editor and reporter at the Daily Dot.

Mariam Sharia

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This viral tweet about what men find “attractive” in a dress is turning into a meme

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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Gen Z is calling basque wedding dresses the new mason jars. Millennials are not okay

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Why does no one say anything?’: Mom details wardrobe malfunction that occurred while picking kids up from school

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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Can your dress code delay your travel plans? Flight attendant shares the clothes you should never board a plane while wearing

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‘What incredible history’: Met Gala viewers are just realizing the meaning behind all the ‘haint blue’ looks

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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Fashion