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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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Australian breakdancer ‘Raygun’ earned zero points but launched hundreds of memes

Mike Hadge

‘Are you kidding me?’: People at the Olympics Closing Ceremony felt hoodwinked that performances were actually in Los Angeles

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.

Angela Andaloro

Kenan Thompson brings back Pierre Escargot for the Olympics

TikTok theory explains why the Olympic skateboarders were so young

TikTok theory explains why young skateboarders are dominating the Olympics

Simone Biles turning to stare at the camera turned into some solid memes

12 Ilona Maher TikToks that are straight-up inspirational

‘If I don’t survive this, tell my fans I love them’: Olympians are finally getting honest about the Seine river

Stephen Nedoroscik with closed eyes(l), Turkish shooter Terminator 2 meme(r)

30 of the funniest 2024 Olympics memes—so far

11 times Jonathan Owens praised his wife Simone Biles in public: ‘My lil champ’

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Olympians take beds apart, shocked at what they find

‘It’s not a real mattress’: Olympians take beds apart, shocked at what they find

Athletes are sharing videos of why they won't be attending the Olympics

‘Deeply saddened’: Athletes are explaining why they won’t be attending the Olympics by sharing their funniest fail videos

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Worker slams meals provided at the Olympics

‘I have not finished a single meal since starting’: Worker slams meals provided at the Olympics

People love Snoop Dogg at the Olympics: ‘100% the busiest person in Paris’

Italian Olympian sponsored by parmesan cheese captures the internet’s heart: ‘life goals’

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

Female Olympic boxer faces transphobic backlash after winning first fight

Anti-trans activists keep falsely accusing female Olympians of being men

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