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Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

3 panel image. On the sides a woman speaks to camera on a Walmart aisle. In the middle is an assortment of bettergoods products.

‘They’re trying to fill a demographic’: What’s up with Walmart’s new ‘affordable gourmet’ brand Bettergoods?

woman showing taco bell hack(l) Taco bell Sign(c) Person Holding up Taco(r)

‘I promise this is not an ad’: Woman reveals little-known $10 Taco Bell hack. But first, you’ll need the app

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

2 panel image: Nissan ornament and shot of car dashboard, with text over: "She's at 107k now and still going strong."

‘Still going strong’: Woman has Nissan Rogue with 107K miles. When should you let it go?

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘Apple trying to get y’all messed up’: Woman says new iOS update feature is bad news for cheaters

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Man talking(l), Younger woman walking with older woman(r)

‘Think of it as an Uber for the elderly’: Expert recommends Papa Pals as lucrative side hustle. Here’s how much you can make

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

2 panel image. On the left is a close up of a person's mouth with their tongue sticking out. On the right, a glass of whiskey being poured.

‘These are the 5 bottles you need’: Expert shares why you should drink Tullamore Dew, Old Grand-Dad

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Three panel design with a woman in the first panel with wide eyes open gesture, next to an image of Walmart bags on a porch, next to an image of a gallon of milk

‘I look at our Ring footage and see’: Woman discovers 2 Walmart bags outside her home. She didn’t order them

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Two panel design with a woman who is looking directly at the camera, next to an image of a logo for DoorDash.

‘She is just mad’: DoorDash worker says she saved customer’s life. She can’t believe how customer repaid her

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Three panel design with a close up of a Nissan steering wheel in one, next to an image of a man who is talking at the camera, next to a image of a close up of a Toyota steering wheel

‘I would rather get an older Camry before going to Altima’: Expert says 2025 Toyotas are ‘trash.’ Here’s why

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Two panel design with a close up of a sign reading "$19.97", next to an image of a Home Depot sign

‘How is this even real?’: Man finds Shockwave quadcopter drone on sale for $34 at Home Depot. Then he looks closer

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Memes

25 Tsunami memes taking the internet by storm

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘You can’t make this up’: Walmart customer can’t believe her store looks like this at this point in the year

Rebecca Leib

Who is Nurse Hannah? Son’s ‘flinching’ video sparks controversy

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.

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