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

Brooke Sjoberg

3-panel image: on the sides a person explains and in the middle is an oil change.

‘I was shocked when all the lights came on’: Man makes crucial mistake, drives car 68K miles without changing oil

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

‘I know this is technically discrimination’: Woman calls out ‘Hot People Jobs,’ says this man is too attractive for his job. Does she have a point?

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

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‘This is what I get for ordering McDonald’s’: Customer orders Filet-O-Fish. There’s just one problem

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

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‘Fogvid-24’: Conspiracy theories about ‘The Fog’ across certain states engulf social media

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

‘Learn to drive’: Woman returns to her car after shopping at Target, discovers a GMC Denali blocking her trunk. Then she realizes it’s because she broke the ‘golden rule’

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

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‘Do not get out of your vehicle’: Officer issues warning to people who pull over after fender bender

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

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‘This is a prime example’: Traffic light expert shares why you should never pass an 18-wheeler on the right-hand side

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‘We have to ask you’: TD Bank customer tries to pull out $3,000. Then worker asks him something

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I don’t know about the placement’: Woman sits in driver’s seat of new Lexus TX. Then she realizes it has an unprecedented new feature

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

Katherine Huggins

MAGA fans back Kevin O’Leary leading Canada in dig at ‘people who fled America’ over Trump

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

Melody Heald

2 panel image: on the left a hand holds a box of Toaster Strudel. On the left we see a box of Pillsbury Toaster Strudel.

‘Pillsbury you got some splainin’ to do’: Customer buys strawberry Pillsbury Toaster Strudels. Then he opens the box

3 panel image: in the middle is the T-Mobile logo. On the sides a person explains.

‘I have 1’: T-Mobile customer catches phone service provider charging her for 2 lines

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‘Floorwalker’: Walmart shopper says ‘customer’ followed him into the store. Then he turns into the cashier

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

‘I wanted a Chrysler Pacifica’: Expert shows the 2 best minivans that are the most bang for the buck. But which is tops?

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