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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

Yellow Toyota Supra(l) Toyota Steering Wheel(c) man shares issues with his new toyota(r)

‘I guess they don’t build Toyotas like they used to’: Man gets ‘brand-new’ Toyota Supra. Why does it already need $4K in repairs?

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

‘This looks like a ‘Black Mirror’ episode’: Couples spots ice cream shop. Then they notice something unusual about it

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Kate Spade sign(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding covered bag with text "kate spade explain yourself"(r)

‘This is a $500 bag’: Kate Spade customer demands answers after seeing her order

3 panel image: on the sides we see scenes from a video showing off a car. In the middle are prayer hands from a renaissance painting.

‘I throw up a prayer every time’: Man buys Chevrolet Camaro. Then he discovers its design is causing a major safety issue

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

‘This is my level of petty’: Woman finds strange item at thrift store. Then a worker intervenes when she tries to buy it

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

‘I have zero patience’: Duchess customers try to get ketchup. Then they see the Heinz machine

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

Nina Hernandez

Two panel design with a close up of a pizza next to an image of a Aldi sign

‘Aldi count your … days’: Woman heats up frozen pizza from Aldi. Then she takes a closer look at it

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

Screenshots from Blue Sky user @crimebird of Philadelphia after the Superbowl; The Eagles Logo; Screenshot of a Blue Sky post from user @katflandermeyer that reads "funniest highlights of the Philly police scanner, a thread". Go Birds.

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‘There’s an illegal DJ on the highway’: The wildest Philly police scanner highlights after the Eagles’ victory

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

Melody Heald

Grilled Cheese(l), Woman talking(c), Sonic sign(r)

‘I would never think to do it this way’: Ex-Sonic worker reveals how they make their grilled cheese

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Truck with text "the math ain't mathing"(l), Woman talking(c), The Home Depot sign(r)

‘And I bet the Ulta lot is perfect’: Woman says Home Depot parking lot is proof men are worse drivers than women

Rebecca Leib

2 panel image: on the left a pilot speaks to camera, on the right an airplane lands on a runway.

‘I wouldn’t feel comfortable with my pilot wearing braids’: A Black pilot is facing backlash for his appearance

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.

Lindsey Weedston

@ panel image showing people with makeup on.

‘All you’re missing is foundation on your lips’: Conservatives are crashing out over mocking ‘Republican makeup’ tutorials

‘Greed’: Waffle House customer refuses to pay the egg surcharge. Here’s what they did instead

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

2 panel image, on the left we see the logo of the Senate Democrats and on the right a complaint left by a citizen.

Senate Dems launch portal to root out frauds in government—only to get reported themselves

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Ben & Jerry's ice cream cartons in freezer(l), Walmart store(r)

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