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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

Man smiling into the distance, text overlay reads, "Diddy tag." Right: Sean "Diddy" Combs at the Aqua Hydrate Press Conference at the Private Location on February 26, 2013 in West Hollywood, CA.

Culture

“He got baby oil”: Kids are apparently playing “Diddy tag” on the playground

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

Left: McDonald's themed Grinch socks. Right: The Grinch sitting in front of the McDonald's Grinch meal.

McDonald’s launches The Grinch Meal with Grinch-themed socks for the holidays

Left: Alex Jones looking up into the sky. Right: AI-generated image of Alex Jones holding a Thanksgiving turkey standing next to Sydney Sweeney.

Viral Politics

“It’s called a joke”: Alex Jones shares AI Thanksgiving pic with Sydney Sweeney, then rants about “triggered” reactions

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

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

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

Left: 10-week-old puppy named Carlito standing in the grass. Right: 10-week-old puppy named Carlito leaning against a wall and pooping while standing on his hind legs.

“He’s just standing on business”: This puppy poops upright like a tiny human and the internet can’t stop laughing

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

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“Bad on every level”: Shoppers hate the new version of Costco’s Danish cookie tins this year

scrubs revival cast premieres 2026 fans react

“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

joseph gordon levitt speaking while wearing a holiday sweater

“Don’t let them do these things”: Joseph Gordon-Levitt has a warning for parents about children’s AI toys ahead of Black Friday

Left: Woman's hand holding a beaded martini purse inside of a T.J. Maxx location, text overlay reads, "TJ Maxx used to be the place to indulge in name brand essentials for affordable prices..." Right: T.J. Maxx storefront exterior.

“Feels like a junk store”: Shopper calls T.J. Maxx a “micro-trend paradise” after finding nothing but cheap clutter

jackie chan and chris tucker: trump pushes paramount for rush hour 4

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