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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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Viral Politics

“It’s about politics”: New “Superman” film draws Israel-Palestine comparisons on social media

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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Anna Good

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Entertainment

“Might’ve cured my depression”: The new “Superman” movie goes viral for making fans feel something rare: hope

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

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“Now it’s normalized”: Over 50% of all Netflix subscribers are watching anime on the platform

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“Project Hail Mary” trailer breaks record  with 400 million views in one week: “Rarely been this excited to see a movie”

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Dean Cain calls Superman “too woke,” and the internet claps back with receipts: “You had an episode where…”

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“That can’t be Superman”: Woman who did high school musicals with David Corenswet can’t get over his rise to fame

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Gen Z Redditor asks if the house parties featured in ’90s teen comedies were real, sparking generational discourse

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“I didn’t ask for this”: Gen Z is getting blamed for “Rush Hour” content warning

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“Superman” director James Gunn called it an “immigrant” story. Conservatives are calling for a boycott

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“The song has already gone triple platinum in my car”: Fictional band from “KPop Demon Hunters” is climbing the U.S. music charts

Whitney Jefferson is the Executive Editor of The Daily Dot. Previously, she worked at BuzzFeed, Jezebel, Gawker Media, and The Late Show with David Letterman. She&#8217;s written books for Adams Media, hosted shows on IFC and Sirius XM, and appeared on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, MTV, VH1, HLN, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, and Nightline.

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“Always More Commercials”: Movie-goers erupt in rage after AMC announces “even more commercials” will play before screenings

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“I’d rather find out she was a Scientologist or something”: Natasha Lyonne responds to the AI backlash over her directorial debut “Uncanny Valley”

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

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Movie theater-goer shares her unethical life hack to getting free popcorn

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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“It’s giving generational trauma”: “Final Destination” marketing campaign is re-traumatizing everyone

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