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Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Starbucks worker (L), "We are closed" sign (M), Car in starbucks drive-thru (R)

‘Can’t take a hint’: Starbucks drive-thru workers make personal closing sign for customer trying to order after hours in viral TikTok

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz (they/she) is a Brooklyn-based writer, educator, and grad student at the Pratt Institute School of Information. Their work has appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent, Huffington Post, and AsAmNews.

Dana Ysabel Dela Cruz

'Disney stole my work' (L) Disney Enchanted Tiki Room sculpture (M) 3D printed model for Tiki Sculpture (R)

‘I really hope they compensate you’: Sculptor claims Disney stole his figurine design in viral TikTok

Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

‘Reasons I’ve cried in the past 365 days’: TikToker shares exit interview presentation, sparking debate

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

Brooke Sjoberg

A woman expressing content at 9 to 5 jobs (L) Hands typing on a laptop (M) a woman expressing discontent for 9 to 5 jobs

‘This is like my two personalities arguing’: Viral TikTok comparing pros and cons of 9 to 5 jobs sparks debate

Cecilia Lenzen is a former freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

‘Leave that poor married man alone’: Woman purrs and flirts with cop in viral TikTok, sparking debate

'When you get seated in the poc section again iykyk'

‘It was pretty obvious’: TikToker says she was seated in the ‘POC section’ of restaurant, sparking debate

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

TikToker says workplace denied her 2 weeks’ notice, sparking debate

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

women in restaurant speaking to camera with caption "server pet peeves"

‘When people ask for change and then give me it back’: Red Robin servers reveal their biggest pet peeves in viral TikTok

‘Next time you f*ck with her, I’m going to beat your a**’: Dad confronts child’s alleged bully in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Linda Hamilton has words published at ORANGE Magazine and appeared on Texas Student Television.

Linda Hamilton

Walmart manager appears to fire employees on sales floor

‘We’re working!’: Manager appears to fire Walmart employees on the sales floor in viral TikTok

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

‘Milk is 69 cents here and it’s $3.51 at our Walmart’: Milk prices at 2 nearby stores spark outrage in viral TikTok

Kathleen is a Honolulu-based freelance writer, editor and communications strategist who has been published by the New York Times, Vice, Huffington Post, Hana Hou!, and more. She&#8217;s worked in the communication departments at the Honolulu Museum of Art, ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Foundation. When she&#8217;s not writing, she can be found in the ocean, walking her rescue poi dog or oil painting.

Kathleen Wong

‘This is so unsanitary and so disgusting’: TikToker says DoorDasher ate half of her McDonald’s fries

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

‘DoorDash man strikes again’: DoorDash scam sparks debate in viral TikTok

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

‘What’s with the need to publicly shame her online?’: TikToker blasts Subway worker for wearing bracelet while making sandwich, sparking debate

Students lift person at dance (l & r) young woman with caption "Y'all saying the black people were ok with it... how do u know? Like I'm confused how do y'all know they were ok with it??" (c)

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