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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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Lindsey Weedston

Left: Couple looking into camera under text reading, "testing the bird theory on my husband." Right: Couple walking in a park, woman pointing, man looks confused, text overlay reads, "Testing 'the bird theory' on my man."

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Culture

What is the “bird theory?” The relationship test people are using to see if their partners actually care

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

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Susan LaMarca

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“Really gets the dread going”: Man designs “Slack-o-lantern” to terrorize his “tech bro” neighbors, then destroys it

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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Rachel Kiley

Left: Woman grimacing in pain, text overlay reads, "Trying on actual 2000s low-rise jeans for the 1st time." Right: Woman sitting in her car doing air-quotes, text overlay reads, "have you guys seen the video of the girl trying on 'historically accurate jeans."

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“Darling, those are high-rise”: Woman tries on “historically accurate” 2000s low-rise jeans and millennials are howling in disbelief

Shiny Hunting Method In Pokemon Legends Z-A - Get Any Shiny Pokemon

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Entertainment

“Lame and soulless”: Player exposes secret hack method to endlessly respawn shinies in “Pokémon Legends: Z-A”

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

President Donald Trump speaking at an event at the White House Rose Garden, and looking into the crowd while shielding his eyes.

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Viral Politics

“That makes him Palpatine”: Trump randomly thanks “Darth Vader” during speech about government shutdown

Left: Man standing in a baseball cap and white tank top under text reading, "How I figured out I was part of Group 7." Middle: Singer Sophia James looking into the camera under text reading "You are in Group 7." Right: Girl smiling widely under caption reading "How it feels being in Group 7 (I have no idea waht this means.)

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“Is this really what we’re doing?”: Explaining the massively viral “Group 7” phenomenon taking over TikTok

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.

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Jamie Jirak

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“Star Wars” fans react to news that Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh were working on a Ben Solo sequel: “Baiting the fandom”

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

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“Anyone want to explain why shoes are dying?”: Sneaker shop owner shares bleak outlook of luxury streetwear

jimmy kimmel hulu disney plus cancellations in the millions

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Millions of Hulu and Disney+ subscribers canceled their accounts over Jimmy Kimmel: “We have power”

Left: how a mathematician sees the world meme. Right: how a computer science guy sees the world meme.

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Memes

25 “how they see the world” memes that got progressively unhinged

Left: Woman sitting in a car looking into the camera underneath text reading, "2 ways I'm handing 6 7 in my classroom." Right: Woman sitting in a classroom talking to students underneath text reading, "POV: your students keep saying '6 7.'"

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Kids won’t stop chanting “6-7” in school, and teachers are done playing along

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“Never stop dancing”: Andy Richter is currently enjoying a renaissance on “Dancing With The Stars”

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Are orange iPhones turning pink? Man shares how his brand new phone’s color has changed in just two weeks

Model Tess Holliday sitting in her car speaking into the camera with her hair down.

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“You need to lose weight”: Model Tess Holliday says United Airlines flight attendant fat-shamed her mid-flight, compared her to his sister

Left: Man trying Tyra Banks' hot ice cream. Middle: Tyra Banks in a chef's hat under text reading, "Hot ice cream." Right: Two women trying Tyra Banks' hot ice cream.

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“Just warm milk”: People are trying Tyra Banks’ “hot ice cream,” to mixed reviews

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