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Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Publix storefront(L), Man talking(c), Frozen shrimp(r)

‘This is a lot of shrimp’: Publix customer exposes little-known seafood counter secret

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

Woman with shocked and confused faces on left and right. Plated enchiladas with lime and cabbage in center.

‘First red flag is asking what enchiladas are’: Man invites woman over to his apartment after dinner. Then she sees what’s in his room

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Texas Roadhouse restaurant front on left. Texas Roadhouse employee in center. Cash tip left on table on right.

‘Y’all know how expensive the economy is?‘: Texas Roadhouse worker says 20% tip isn’t ‘pushing it anymore.’ Here’s what she suggests instead

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

Someone holding out stack of cash in hands on left. Zara employee at store in center. Zara storefront logo on right.

‘Return all that’: Man pulls out cash to pay for kids’ clothes at Zara. Then the worker whips out a money-checking machine

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

‘This is what’s holding your vehicle’: Mechanic shows why you should always use parking brake

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

Melody Heald

Fuchsia bath bomb held in hand over sudsy bath tub on left. Lush Cosmetics storefront on right.

‘It cut me’: Woman throws her Lush bath bomb in tub. Then she feels something sharp

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

‘How is this possible???’: Man reaches for Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles. Then he discovers it’s equal to the price of a ribeye steak

Man shrugging his shoulders with confused look on his face and phone in hand with overlaying text that reads "This isn't real!" on the left. Phone screen of Door Dash app in App Store on right.

‘This is actually scary’: Man opens DoorDash ghost kitchen selling Costco muffins from his house. Then he sees what DoorDash sent him

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Split image. Someone's gloved hand peeking into mechanics of car on the left. Subaru logo on car on the right.

‘Try a Chevy Malibu’: Man realizes his Subaru Legacy headlight is out. Then he tries to replace it

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

Mars Ramos

Woman holding two egg cartons on left. Person chuckling w while holding hand to mouth in center. Grocery store cashier ringing up bottle of milk on left.

‘Such a good response!’: Grocery shopper tries to buy 2 egg cartons. Then a cashier steps in

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

‘First time I’ve seen them’: Dollar Tree shopper walks to candy aisle. Then she notices she’s being watched

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

Obama over cash and phone screen with "Doge" logo on it.

No, DOGE didn’t unearth $40 million in secret payments to Obama

MAGA influencers holding binders that read :The Epstein Files: Phase 1" on left. Close up of binder on right.

Trump’s big Epstein release was all old documents—and far-right influencers who hyped it are getting flamed

Person upset and explaining experience at Dunkin' Donuts with text over that reads: "DUNKIN IS OUT HERE STEALING FROM US!" on left. Dunkin' Donuts logo on right.

‘Oh, all right. You got my money’: Man places $10 Dunkin’ order. Then he sees the ‘pitch black’ store

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

Left: Screenshot of a Tiktok with the caption: "YES we're a millennial burger Joint/ YES we overprice EVERYTHING / YES out truffle fries are MEDIOCRE at best / YES we're two guys with a crazy idea / NO we don't offer comfortable seating / YES we serve water in mason jars"; ; Screenshot of a Tiktok comment section

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