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.
“They know”: Left-wing TikTok adapts the “extinction burst” theory to explain right-wing male behavior
“They can feel the inevitable extinction of their terrible beliefs.”
On Oct 26, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“I thought everyone’s parents did that”: 18 small things that made kids realize they grew up loved
“My parents were always very respectful to each other.”
On Oct 25, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“Backbone of the establishment”: College football mascot Pudge the Cat comforts grieving a son, saves his team, and goes viral
“Home game attendance is up almost 60 percent this year.”
“He traded his dream for my freedom”: Dad sells beloved Harley-Davidson he spent decades restoring to pay off his kid’s student loans
“That bike was the one indulgence he ever allowed himself.”
Delta flight’s engine fails over the Atlantic—passengers “trauma bond” during emergency landing
“Life has a funny way to bring friends into your life.”
On Oct 24, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“Trust your gut”: Woman issues warning after Uber driver sped, ignored warnings, and scared her to tears
Singing along to weird music was bad enough. Then it got worse.
HBO Max adds “six seven” category to appeal to Gen Alpha, kills the meme
“If any Zoomer watches seven samurai because of this it will have been worth it.”
Can you hit the beat? The Whitney Houston challenge is humbling TikTok
Even drummers have a hard time hitting that beat.
“Of course you do, you’re twelve” is the internet’s new favorite way to explain American behavior
Of course you do. You’re twelve.
“That’s disgusting”: Woman horrified after spotting what looks like mold inside her unopened Always pad
Always is not having a good time right now.
On Oct 23, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“Genuinely scary”: Teacher shows students’ meltdown after being asked to write one paragraph
“We quite literally have watched the world be dumbed down before our very eyes.”
Is “trunk-or-treating” overtaking trick-or-treating as the Halloween tradition?
“No one goes trick-or-treating anymore.”
“I am BAWLING”: Groom breaks down after bride gifts him his dream truck, a classic Ford F100
“God I’ve seen what you’ve done for others.”
What is the “bird theory?” The relationship test people are using to see if their partners actually care
Are we testing our relationships too much?
On Oct 22, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“He’s one of us now”: Delivery driver’s over-the-top reaction to brushing against a Pride flag gets trolled
Seattle might not be the right place for this guy.
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