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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: TikTok screenshot of a 2026 punch card. Text overlay reads, "How I made my 2026 punch cards" above a card reading "self date." Middle: Text reading "2026 punch cards" above a woman holding little cards reading, one of which reads "consistence @ gym." Right: Punch card reading "Drink 2 water bottles."

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

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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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“I’ve been influenced”: Hobby Lobby’s viral minimalist pot sparks shopping frenzy for holiday decorations

Left: Blonde woman with long hair putting up blue and white wallpaper, text overlay reads, "Feeling so excited to put up cute wallpaper, until..." Right: Closeup of the wallpaper with digital errors, text overlay reads, "Realizing it's AI slop."

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“Don’t make this mistake”: Home decorator shocked to discover her new wallpaper is pure AI slop

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

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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Social media users are showing off their annual “boo baskets” again this year, but what are they?

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“Your sink is clear, hallelujah”: A chef’s tip to use a bus bin in the kitchen at home ignites discourse

Left: Lit candle in the middle of a loaf of sourdough bread. Right: Woman's hand holding a piece of buttered bread, a candle in the background. Caption overlay reads "'you look happier.' Thanks, it's almost butter candle season."

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“Guys I’m scared”: Butter candle season is a thing and it’s coming

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“I’m genuinely shocked”: Woman DIYs her bathroom into a “chia spa”

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

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“Should not be used in the drain”: Woman hires plumber to fix their pipes. Then he warns against using this common household product

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Eilish O’Sullivan

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“Turns out perfect every time”: Man shows painter’s tip he learned to touch up paint

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Kids are repurposing Pokémon tins into cute lil DIY jewelry boxes. Here’s how to make one

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From salads to sushi, balsamic pearls are TikTok’s favorite food upgrade