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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

‘Costco wholesale got some explaining to do’: Kirkland customer buys new laundry pods. She can’t believe what they look like

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

Natasha Dubash

speedometer with "change engine oil soon" message (l) man with caption "10k mile oil change intervals he says" (r)

‘I don’t care what they recommend’: Viewers torn after mechanic calls out 10,000-mile rule for oil changes

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

Braden Bjella

Job candidate talks about ‘toxic hiring process’ he went through, then outs company

‘Here’s a company you shouldn’t work for’: Job candidate talks about ‘toxic hiring process’ he went through—then outs company

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

Expert says look out for this PTO trick that’s actually your boss stealing money from your paycheck

‘Happens all the time with night shift’: Expert says look out for this PTO trick that’s actually your boss stealing money from your paycheck

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

Driver gets his windows tinted. There’s just one problem all customers should know

‘How did I just learn this?’: Driver gets his windows tinted. There’s just one problem all customers should know

Job hunter shows up to interview at a Verizon franchise

‘It was absolutely insulting’: Job hunter shows up to interview at a Verizon franchise. It backfires

DoorDash customer slams drivers who refuse to leave order at their door

‘I did not order Meet Up dash’: DoorDash customer slams drivers who refuse to leave order at their door

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

Mall shopper stops at beauty kiosk to test curling iron

‘This why ignore em n keep walking’: Mall shopper stops at beauty kiosk to test curling iron. It backfires

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

Customer says Ticketmaster canceled her $400 Nicki Minaj tickets

‘I remember people saying this happened to them at Renaissance’: Customer says Ticketmaster canceled her $400 Nicki Minaj tickets

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

Mechanic reveals why Hyundai and Kia engines really fail. Here’s what drivers can do today to slow it down

‘That’s it?’: Mechanic reveals why Hyundai and Kia engines really fail. Here’s what drivers can do today to slow it down

Five Guys customer reveals hack for how to eat their fries

‘I had no idea how 2 people should eat’: Five Guys customer reveals trick for how to eat their fries

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Rue21 worker learns that all stores closing in the next 4-6 weeks

‘Girl some people don’t know until the day before’: Rue21 worker learns that all stores closing in the next 4-6 weeks

Customer finds something ‘disgusting’ in her Chipotle burrito. She’s not the only one

‘I’m so scared to get Chipotle now’: Customer finds something ‘disgusting’ in her Chipotle burrito. She’s not the only one

Mercedes driver shocked after paying $15 for 10% charge

‘When did charging become the same price as gas?!’: Mercedes driver shocked after paying $15 for 10% charge

Uber customer warns of new scam drivers are pulling after being charged almost $300 extra

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