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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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Memes

“Welcome to the club”: Spider-Man fans are ecstatic to see Peter Parker broke and miserable in “Brand New Day”

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.

Charlotte Colombo

Culture

“Boundaries are boring”: Boy George shares polarizing advice for Chappell Roan after she films the paparazzi on the street

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

Rachel Kiley

Woman standing over a pile of salt with the caption, "i salt my kiddos and you should too"

“I salt my kiddos and you should too:” Mom’s salt therapy video has Americans completely confused

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

MAHA moms mad at RFK and Trump over roundup pesticides

Viral Politics

“A betrayal”: MAHA moms turn on RFK Jr. after Trump orders increase of American glyphosate production

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19 video games with the least possible amount of stress

Death knocking on doors meme, with the head of Bryan Johnson as death and 3 bloodied doors of his "victims," in order: AG1, McDonald's, and Taco Bell.

“AG1 is bad for the world”: Bryan Johnson is publicly beefing with the supplement company

warhammer adult purchases couldnt do as a kid

16 people reveal the things they buy now that they couldn’t as children

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

Here’s why “achievement cakes” are popping up as the latest self-validation trend

Left: TikTok screenshot of a 2026 punch card. Text overlay reads, "How I made my 2026 punch cards" above a card reading "self date." Middle: Text reading "2026 punch cards" above a woman holding little cards reading, one of which reads "consistence @ gym." Right: Punch card reading "Drink 2 water bottles."

Forget bingo cards—2026 punch cards are how TikTok is tracking goals now

Left: Reddit text header reads "My American manager tried to write me up for "lack of commitment" because I leave at 5:00 PM sharp. I work in the Netherlands." Right: Stressed male employee getting scolding from angry irritated company boss.

“40 hours means 40 hours”: Dutch worker gives American boss a “reality check” after being chastised for logging off at 5pm every day

“I know I’ll get clowned more for this”: Kai Cenat explained how watching anime helps his mental health

“Is this even legal?”: Samsung smart fridge advertisement allegedly sends woman into a psychotic episode

“Hot shower and a good book”: 17 methods of cheering yourself up when you’re feeling down

Left: Mother applying face mask on smiling child. Comment overlay reads, "How the F are we supposed to raise our girls differently when you’re selling 3 year olds a face mask?" Right: Actress Shay Mitchell on the Jennifer Hudson Show.

Wellness and Self Care