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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

Left: Photo of a hand painting a cabinet door; Right: Screenshot from @12366cs's Tiktok of his hand pointing at his kitchen cabinets.

‘Where the hell are my spoons?’: Man says his landlord painted his kitchen cabinets. Then he opens the drawers

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

Left: Photo of a Waitress handing over a check; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @user122334456779.

‘It was written on the reservation’: Server wishes couple a happy anniversary. Now she’s going home without a tip

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

2 image split. Woman in kitchen holding box of mac and cheese on left. Kraft Mac and Cheese boxes in grocery store on right.

‘What has happened?’: Expert buys Kraft Mac & Cheese. Then she takes a closer look at the package

‘What do you even answer to that?’: Woman goes on date. Then he asks her something unexpected about his mom

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

Left: Photo of restaurant patrons eating italian food; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @uncleaairo.

‘It sounds like they were also embarrassed’: Server pronounces menu item the correct way. It backfires

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Screenshots of Tiktok user @evelynnandhazell; A Photo of a 2025 Honda Civic

‘My car has around 4,000 miles’: Woman says her steering wheel is ‘loose’ on her 2025 Honda Civic. Then viewers roast her for not understanding this little-known feature

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

Melody Heald

‘Now that it’s getting warmer’: Esthetician issues warning for anyone who uses beef tallow as lotion

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman holds up note(l) Texas Roadhouse Building(c) Worker from Texas Roadhouse shares note she was given by customers(r)

‘Why did they give me this?’: Texas Roadhouse worker greets table. Then they hand her sheet of paper

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

2 image split. Woman sitting with her dog, looking shy, with overlayed text that reads: "I'm so embarrassed (cry laughing emoji" on left. Home Depot store on right.

‘That’s not OK’: Woman takes her dog to Home Depot. Then she warns you should never do the same even though they’re allowed

Photo of a 2012 Ford F150; Screenshot from @nextgencarcare's Tiktok of the underside of a Ford F150 with the caption "Look at this CRAZY corrosion at only 20k miles! [grimacing face emoji]".

‘Built in Michigan but not made to stay’: Customer brings in 2021 Ford F-150 with 20K miles. Then the mechanic shows the real consequences of not washing your car regularly

‘It’s good income on the side’: Spark driver picks up $11 grocery order. Then he gets a mysterious phone call

‘Even more egregious than Kraft’: Expert explains the real reason why Velveeta Mac & Cheese tastes different now. It’s mostly made up of these 2 ingredients

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

A tweet from Collin Rugg against a background of the Egyptian pyramids.

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The underground city under the Giza Pyramids isn’t real—but AI makes it easy to believe

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘Triple Dipper would’ve been like $5’: Woman finds Chili’s menu from 1986. Then she takes a look at the prices

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Photo Composite of Gab CEO Andrew Torba from his interview with FOX54 News Huntsville next to the Gab.com logo.

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