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

Melody Heald

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‘Run to Target’: Customer shows how to get this viral $39 item for $3.50

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

‘I don’t want a small SUV’: Dealership salesman says customers are shocked by 2025 Toyota Sequoia. Here’s why

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘It was almost $300’: Dumpster diver discovers 10 boxes behind Barnes & Noble. She can’t believe what’s inside

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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‘EV is the biggest scam’: Driver warns against Chevy Equinox after charging at gas station. Then he reveals 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

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‘Save up to $3’: Man spots Dawn soap at Target. Then he takes a closer look at the label

Rebecca Leib

‘Boomers media literacy is deep fried’: Man shares worrying example of dad unable to tell video is obviously AI

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

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‘This is financial abuse’: Woman asks if she’s wrong for ‘ruining’ autistic boyfriend’s ‘safe food’

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

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Declaration that ‘Uptown Girl’ brought ‘sinister vibes’ to the Uber ride has everyone worried about Gen Z

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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How ‘Chris Paul Hits A Huge Three’ became the epitaph of humiliated teams

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‘A serious disaster’: Expert issues warning for people who use detergent pods

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

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‘I will take any excuse to get a McDonald’s Coke’: Woman says Coca-Cola makes you feel better when you have norovirus. But why McDonald’s?

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

Meta’s AI Instagram bots spark swift backlash: ‘Manufacturing the human experience’

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

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‘Feels illegal’: Woman reveals what actually happens when you use Ninja Crispi. Not everyone’s onboard

Kira Deshler is a former assistant newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. Kira received a Master&#8217;s in Media Studies from UT Austin and has previously written for sites like Slash Film and Looper. She runs her own Substack newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, and is a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Kira Deshler

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