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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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Culture

“You have bigger problems”: Husband asks if he’s wrong for refusing to cover wife’s half of honeymoon

Left: Cropped closeup of a tattoo artist working in his studio tattooing the sleeve on his male client's arm. Right: Text reading, "When I saw this, I was f****** stunned. She said she did it as a tribute to him and to support me bc she knows how much I still struggle"

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“I’d break up with her”: Woman shocks fiancé by tattooing his late brother’s face on her arm as a surprise

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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11 oddly specific rabbit holes for you to fall into next time you need an internet spiral

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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Behind closed doors: 18 women share things they do in private that will surprise men

Left: Facebook Screenshot tagging President Donald Trump. Comment reads, " "I hate to say this BUT wtf did you do to our medication copays!? I just got charged $98 on what was $40 last month!" She added that rising food costs and insufficient cost-of-living adjustments left her household reeling." Right: President Donald Trump in a navy suit and red tie.

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Viral Politics

“We are living on credit cards!”: Trump supporter begs him for help on Facebook. Few are sympathetic

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“Seriously concerning”: Redditor shares photo of mold under sink to r/whatisit, discovers it’s toxic

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Should people lose their jobs for criticizing Charlie Kirk? The internet weighs in

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LimeWire has bought the Fyre Festival name, outbidding Ryan Reynolds and shocking the internet

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“Basically lingerie”: Older generations are shocked by popular 2025 homecoming dress styles

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“You’re still fired and good luck”: HR gives new hire the wrong start date—then fires her for not showing up

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“I would refuse to pay the bill”: Customer says they were charged a “quiet time” fee at a restaurant

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From social media to dating apps, Redditors weigh in on popular apps they will never download

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Entertainment

From “Lost” to “Westworld,” these TV shows had the best first season

Left: pregnant woman lying in hospital bed while young adult man sitting beside her touches her belly. Right: Text reading "once I'm home I've got nothing in the tank which leads to having very little patience and really only being present in body only."

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“When is HER me time?”: Dad juggling 6-day workweek and young kids asks if he’s entitled to “me time”

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“50K in LA is diabolical”: David Dobrik’s job listing for a content manager sparks backlash

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