krisseavers

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.

Screengrab from Janelle Monáe's 'PYNK' music video

Janelle Monaé flaunts vagina-themed pants in ‘PYNK’ music video

They're... provocative.

On Apr 10, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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‘Batgirl’ movie revived with ‘Bumblebee’ writer Christina Hodson

She's finishing what Joss Whedon started.

On Apr 10, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Trump said 'many people' have encouraged him to fire special counsel Robert Mueller.

Trump says ‘many people’ have told him to fire Robert Mueller

Is he flirting with the idea?

On Apr 10, 2018 by Kris Seavers

An official for Trump's Department of the Interior reportedly shared a Parkland shooting conspiracy theory to Facebook.

Trump official reportedly pushes bonkers Parkland conspiracy theory on Facebook

It involves pedophiles and CIA 'mind control.'

On Apr 9, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Molly Ringwald analyzed John Hughes' films in light of the #MeToo movement.

Molly Ringwald isn’t afraid to cast a critical eye on John Hughes’ films

'I was taken aback by the scope of the ugliness.'

On Apr 7, 2018 by Kris Seavers

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Donald Trump is 'the best negotiator at the table' with regards to China trade deals.

Sarah Sanders says Trump is ‘the best negotiator’—and the internet busts a gut

'If he's the ONLY negotiator at the table. Then, yes.'

On Apr 7, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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We’re totally here for Demi Lovato’s cellulite, stretch marks, and self love

'Let's embrace our real selves.'

On Apr 6, 2018 by Kris Seavers

An Indiana woman says she bought $54 worth of cupcakes to spite a customer who fat shamed her.

Bless this woman who bought $54 worth of cupcakes for revenge on a body shamer

Sweet, sweet revenge.

On Apr 6, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Trump denied knowledge of his lawyer's $130,000 payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels on Thursday.

Trump says he didn’t know about $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels

'You’ll have to ask Michael Cohen.'

On Apr 6, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Trump doubles down on ‘Mexican rapists’ comments two years later

He's making claims without evidence—again.

On Apr 5, 2018 by Samantha Grasso, Kris Seavers

Twitter mercilessly mocked a woman's essay about her fiancé's ex-girlfriend.

Everyone’s dunking on this woman’s essay about her fiancé’s prom date

'Sometimes I have issues with jealousy.'

On Apr 5, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Pokémon Go will have in-game rewards for players who pick up trash on Earth Day.

Pokémon Go will incentivize players to pick up trash on Earth Day

The more people show up, the better the rewards.

On Apr 4, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Uber CEO Dana Khosrowshahi and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey called for gun control following a shooting at YouTube's headquarters.

Tech leaders tweet support, call for gun control in wake of YouTube shooting

The CEOs of Twitter, Uber, Apple, and Amazon all made statements.

On Apr 4, 2018 by Kris Seavers

Twitter announced amid news of the shooting at YouTube's headquarters that it would delete tweets spreading 'misinformation.'

Twitter deletes tweets with ‘misinformation’ during YouTube shooting news

'We’re tracking, learning, and taking action.'

On Apr 4, 2018 by Kris Seavers

GOP Congressman Dana Rohrabacher said without providing evidence that the YouTube shooter 'could be' an 'illegal immigrant.'

GOP lawmaker’s baseless statement: YouTube shooter ‘could be’ an ‘illegal immigrant’

'Would anyone be surprised?'

On Apr 3, 2018 by Kris Seavers