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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

Left: Middle aged woman analyzing brain and spinal MRI scans on computer monitor in medical office. Right: Paul revere meme, text overlay reads, "32 is the new 25!!!"

“I’m still a child”: New study says the brain’s most stable period doesn’t arrive until age 32

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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Entertainment

“Wicked For Good” popcorn buckets are selling out all over the world, but the prices are out of control

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

Viral Politics

The “ShamWow guy” is running for Congress in Texas with a goal to destroy wokism

Culture

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

“Sorry Timmy”: Tokyo theme park to open a Pokémon area—but one section requires a fitness test

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“Depression might be cured”: Fans are excited for the return of “Scrubs,” but many worry about state of the TV  industry—and the lack of new ideas

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

Susan LaMarca

Professor Ahmed Hankir looking into the camera underneath text reading, "Limerence - the worst borderline personality disorder symptom?"

“Most terrible lesson I had to learn”: Psychiatrist says this overlooked behavior could signal a personality disorder

Woman's hand with pink fingernail feeding a small raccoon. Tweet text overlay reads, "We're unintentionally shaping the evolution of animals living in our spaces. That's both cool and concerning."

Scientists say raccoons are showing early domestication traits. The internet: “sign me up”

“Next-level magical”: Disney unveils new Olaf animatronic, and people have strong feelings

President Donald Trump speaking to a turkey during the annual White House turkey pardon, First Lady Melania Trump by his side

Trump jokes about naming pardoned turkeys “Chuck and Nancy,” calls Illinois governor a “big, fat slob”

Left: Close up on a reusable acrylic drinking straw, in a glass of ice tea. Right: Woman laying in a hospital bed crying, text overlay reading, "PSA: Do not use glass straws."

“New fear unlocked”: Woman’s glass straw shatters. Then, she burps up blood and ends up in the ER

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“I’d be sad inside”: Oscar Isaac refuses to sign a Funko figure while giving autographs. Why?

Left: Podcaster Bobbi Althoff in a black tank top standing in her kitchen in front of her new boyfriend Tyler Hawkins. Right: Podcaster Bobbi Althoff tearfully looking into the camera.

“Just mean, mean things”: Bobbi Althoff breaks down over hateful response to new boyfriend reveal

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Pokimane bought herself an engagement ring. Now, the internet  debates whether the move was empowering or embarrassing

Woman sitting in front of the camera, text overlay reads, "The Danish Deception Part 1."

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