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

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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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Can playing “The Legend of Zelda”  really improve your mental health? Science says yes

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Left: May 22, 2025: Pedro Pascal attends the From The World Of John Wick Ballerina world premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England. Right: Pedro Pascal onstage touching female costar under tweet reading "Pedro Pascal's anxiety card is elite"

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