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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: President Donald Trump walks from the west wing of the White House to Marine One before heading to Joint Base Andrews and on to Bedminster, NJ, Friday, August 4, 2017. Right: Cheeseburger with an American Flag stuck in its top bun

Viral Politics

“The find out phase”: MAGA-themed burger chain co-owner may be deported by ICE

Left: Tomato margarita birds eye view. Middle: Hand holding a tomato martini against a city skyline Right: Woman drinking a tomato martini

Culture

From tomatinis to tomato spritzes, tomato girl summer is in full bloom

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

“Waffle House would never do us like this”: Customers react to IHOP’s $130 Dubai chocolate pancakes

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: Tweet reading "wtf do genetics gotta do with a refresher" Right: Dunkin' Donuts Gavin Casalegno ad

Another day, another ad talking about genetics. This time it’s Gavin Casalegno for Dunkin’ Donuts

“Love a good redemption arc”: Demi Lovato returns to The Bigg Chill after  viral 2021 frozen yogurt controversy

Woman making a disgusted face eating buffet food at an all inclusive resort

“Stop normalizing picky eaters”: TikToker slammed for rejecting most of an all-inclusive vacation buffet

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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Entertainment

“$10 worth of material”: Marvel fans react to the $89 “Fantastic Four” Galactus popcorn bucket

“Don’t see the appeal or the value”: The Tesla Diner serves burgers inside of Cybertruck-shaped boxes. Here’s what people actually think of the food

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

“The ice cream in Italy is different”: Woman’s review of Italian McDonald’s menu items goes viral

“I drove 25 mins out of my way to get this”: Sonic’s new pickle-flavored menu collaboration with Grillo’s Pickles is dividing customers

“I want that Bad Bunny cup”: Customers are divided over Subway’s “Happy Gilmore” $1 deal

“RIP to me honestly”: Smoothie dupes influencer forced by Erewhon to remove her videos

“It’s just better!”: Trump says he’s “speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL cane sugar in Coke,” but the company hasn’t confirmed the change

Cold Stone’s new $18 Choco Taco is a hit. Why are customers are calling out the company for inconsistent portion sizes?

“They changed Pringles”: Social media is complaining about the new taste of an old favorite

Food