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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

“He is real”: TikTokers swear “mimics” are copying their ringtones in a creepy new trend

3 Panel: Left: Woman eating soup underneath text reading "You met me at a very Chinese time in my life." Middle: Chinese woman pointing into the camera looking into camera, text overlay reads, "tomorrow you are turning Chinese." Right: Woman in a red pajamas and a face mask, text overlay reads, "What my morning consists of since becoming Chinese."

TikTokers are “becoming Chinese” in the newest wellness trend. Here’s what that means

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

Susan LaMarca

Women are posting their divorce glow-ups on TikTok as part of the “the divorce effect” trend

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

Woman looking ashamed with her head in her hands, text overlay reads, "I asked ChatGPT what the most ridiculous question I asked this year was."

Women are asking ChatGPT to reveal their most unhinged question of 2025 in a new TikTok trend

Left: Sabrina Carpenter in a "Late Night with Seth Meyers" crewneck, text overlay reads, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line." Right: Hailey Bieber in a car, close up of her face, text overlay reads, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line."

Celebrities joining the “come on Superman, say your stupid line” trend to drag themselves

Left: Woman in a blue running bra running a marathon, other runners behind her, text overlay reads, "In your 20s there will be a little voice that tells you to run a marathon it's VERY important that you listen to that little voice." Right: Couple kissing with mountains in the background, text overlay reads, "In your 20s someone will ask you to go to the Dolomites. It is very important you say yes."

TikTok’s “it’s very important” trend reminds you to trust your instincts, even when the moment feels small

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Rev up those fryers!”: SpongeBob fans are blasting loud sounds at Burger King’s drive-thru window. Workers have had enough

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

Jamie Jirak

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Memes

Why is Jon Hamm sensually dancing all over social media right now? The “Turn the Lights Off” meme, explained

Millennials debate whether Gen Z’s idea of “millennial optimism” ever really existed after internet trend depicts whimsical, hopeful times

TikTokers are entering their Disney Channel bully era, and it’s hilarious

NBA 2K rendering of an NBA player wearing a quarter zip sweater. Official NBA 2K X account tweet overlay reads, "Quarter zips are taking over."

“My culture is not a costume!”: Gamers roast NBA 2K for adding quarter zips instead of fixing the game

“Is that all?”: Women are pranking their  partners with misleading “handyman” videos, and the results are hilarious

“Bullying disguised as a trend”: Creators push back on mean-spirited “flipping camera” prank

“It’s got wabi-sabi”: Social media turns a “King of the Hill” clip—and ancient practice—into a viral trend

3 panel: Left: Woman spitting up milk on her partner, text overlay reads, "Trying to see if he's ready for a baby." Middle: Man spitting up milk on his partner, she has a shocked expression. Right: Man spitting up milk on his female partner, text overlay reads, "Seeing if my emetophobic wife is ready for kids."

“I’m only laughing cuz it’s not me”: TikTok’s baby-spit-up trend is the newest (and grossest) relationship compatibility test yet

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