Lindsey Weedston
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.
Hairstylist reveals why Trump’s hair appeared pink in his latest appearance
It’s not the first time, and it probably won’t be the last.
On Jan 10, 2026 by Lindsey Weedston
“100 likes is the new 1000”: Creators say Instagram likes have fallen off a cliff. Here’s why
“What kind of hater vibes sorcery is going on over there?”
“This is actually worse”: Grok limits its disturbing “undressing” feature to paying users
“The richest man in the world is giving people the ability to sexualize anybody through a paywall.”
On Jan 9, 2026 by Lindsey Weedston
“I stopped eating gluten”: Matt Damon details the intense diet and training that helped him drop 30 pounds for “The Odyssey”
“I haven’t been that light since high school,” he said.
Bad news if someone calls you a “choppelganger”—Gen Z’s favorite new diss
If you don’t have a choppelganger, you might be the choppelganger.
“Lowkirkenuinely” is the latest example of meme language going too far
They Kirkified lowkenuinely.
“Corpo slop”: Owner of Galaxy Ring that caused ER visit shares Samsung’s investigation results. Users aren’t reassured
Samsung found that Samsung’s products are totally safe.
On Jan 8, 2026 by Lindsey Weedston
Forget bingo cards—2026 punch cards are how TikTok is tracking goals now
Make reaching your goals cuter.
“What would you have done???”: Passenger asked to switch plane seats, ends up next to the worst neighbor possible
“I’m not big on confrontation, but I seriously had to ask myself why some people think this is okay.”
Red Dead Redemption 2 fans find the next steps—and possible ending—to the spider web Easter egg
“Rockstar is literally the best to ever do it.”
On Jan 7, 2026 by Lindsey Weedston
“Policy advice from Ali G”: Half of all O-1B visas for artists are now going to influencers and models
“We ain’t got enough fit women.”
“Unconscionable”: Owners say soaring vet bills up to $10K are making adoption impossible
“People are being priced out of the simple act of having a pet.”
“A real one”: Hero neighbor tries to kick down the door after gamer repeatedly yells “help!”
“Buy that man a beer.”
On Jan 6, 2026 by Lindsey Weedston
Department of Homeland Security attacks Hilton hotels over its alleged refusal to house ICE agents, sparking memes about the Third Amendment
The government can’t compel private citizens to house soldiers.
“Sign of the apocalypse”: Lego’s new “Smart Brick” has some parents deeply unsettled
“Will the smart Lego scream when I step on it?”
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