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Kris Seavers


Kris Seavers is the senior IRL editor and training director for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Central Texas publications, including Austin Monthly and San Antonio Magazine, and on NPR.

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Nicki Minaj, Cardi B beef surges with viral Twitter hashtag

#NickiStoppedMyBag

On Sep 26, 2018 by Kris Seavers

A stranger gifted a writer's son a parking spot for his kid-sized bike.

A stranger created a parking spot for this kid’s bike—and Twitter loves it

'Absolutely made our day.'

On Sep 25, 2018 by Kris Seavers

A video allegedly shows a Russian law student pouring bleach into the laps of manspreaders.

Video of Russian student pouring ‘bleach’ on manspreaders gets debunked (updated)

The so-called 'bleach' was just water.

On Sep 25, 2018 by Kris Seavers

A photo circulated of Trump drinking Diet Coke from a wine glass.

Twitter thinks Trump drinking Diet Coke from a wine glass is surprisingly relatable

There are plenty of reasons to mock him. This isn't one.

On Sep 25, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Lil Xan says he was hospitalized after eating too many Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

Lil Xan released from hospital after Hot Cheetos overdose

'Hot Cheetos are one hell of a drug.'

On Sep 25, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Christine Blasey Ford says a defender of Brett Kavanaugh viewed her LinkedIn profile before her name was disclosed publicly.

Christine Blasey Ford says Kavanaugh defender found her LinkedIn before she went public

Ed Whelan pushed, then retracted, a theory trying to discredit Ford.

On Sep 22, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Noah Cyrus' promotional stunt advertising a $12,000 bottle of tears turned into a GoFundMe scam.

Noah Cyrus’ joke about selling her tears turns into GoFundMe scam

This is a mess.

On Sep 21, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Millie Bobby Brown addresses concerns over her friendship with Drake.

Millie Bobby Brown responds to concerns about her friendship with Drake

'U guys are weird.'

On Sep 21, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Website removes sexy ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ costume after Twitter uproar

That was fast.

On Sep 20, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Kanye West calls out Drake, Nick Cannon, and Tyson Beckford on Instagram.

Kanye tells Drake, Nick Cannon to stop talking about Kim Kardashian

He went after the rappers in a series of Instagram videos.

On Sep 20, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Millie Bobby Brown says Drake texts her with dating advice

Um, that's weird.

On Sep 18, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Sesame Street once again denies that Bert and Ernie are a gay couple—and Twitter is freaking out.

Why Twitter is freaking out over whether Bert and Ernie are gay

One show writer says the characters were inspired by his own relationship.

On Sep 18, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Weatherman dramatically braces against Hurricane Florence winds as dudes stroll casually in the background.

Video shows weatherman exaggerating Hurricane Florence wind force

The wind looks harrowing—until two dudes stroll by in the background.

On Sep 14, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Ariana Grande writes heartbreaking tribute to Mac Miller on Instagram

'The kindest, sweetest soul with demons he never deserved.'

On Sep 14, 2018 by Kris Seavers

deepfakes letter to dni coats

Lawmakers say deepfakes could be a national security threat

Representatives have requested an intelligence report on the possible dangers.

On Sep 13, 2018 by Kris Seavers