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Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

Allie Hayes

‘A movie that should be seen, but won’t’: Will Forte breaks silence on shelved ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ film

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman says her boss fired her after she wore a Birkin into the office

‘Are we suuuuuurrrreeee that was the reason?’: Woman says her boss fired her after she wore a Birkin into the office

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘I don’t get the hype’: Server interviews at nice restaurant. She didn’t realize the water cost $33

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

Woman says she caught 99 Cents store overcharging when cashier was checking her out

‘Everything was rounding up’: Woman says she caught 99 Cents Only store overcharging when cashier was checking her out

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

Katherine Huggins

billionaire complains about expensive orange juice at new york hotel

After $14 OJ charge at 5-star hotel, billionaire whines to Treasury Secretary

‘If you feel interrogated, that’s on you, baby’: The internet reacts to two newly released ‘Love Is Blind’ episodes

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Man with McDonald's drink(l+r), McDonald's drink with straw(c)

‘I don’t know which establishments need to hear this’: Viewers divided after McDonald’s customer blasts drive-thru worker over straw

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

Mikael Thalen

Organizers of disastrous Wonka event confronted on camera by furious parents—admit it was all done with AI

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

Customer calls out Girl Scout cookies for ‘shrinkflation,’ says there are fewer cookies than labeled

“I feel like the cookies are smaller, also”: Customer calls out Girl Scout cookies for “shrinkflation,” says there are fewer cookies than labeled

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

Brooke Sjoberg

IKEA customer tries to buy same $179 mattress she bought 3 years ago.

‘Going to Ikea now is luxury but it’s still cheap wood’: IKEA customer tries to buy same $179 mattress she bought 3 years ago. She’s shocked by its current price

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Honda sign(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding keys(r)

‘I would be CRYING if this was my customer’: Woman takes car to Honda dealership for maintenance. Things don’t go well

Turning Point Rep Gets Owned by Election Rep After Receiving 2 Ballots

‘The absolute cook of the century’: Maricopa election official wrecks TP USA rep who thought she’d found proof of voter fraud

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

Braden Bjella

Homeowner learns neighborhood’s HOA has been fake for 25 years

‘I am so invested’: Homeowner learns neighborhood’s HOA of 25 years is fake

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

Man ordering at drive thru(l), Jack in the box sign(c), Woman laughing(r)

‘I need whatever she’s on’: Jack In the Box drive-thru customer blasts worker for calling out his Minute Maid order

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.

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