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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

Man shares pricing on Porsche(l) Porsche Vehicle emblem(c) Toyota Tundra(r)

‘You don’t need a Lamborghini, bro’: Man buys Toyota Tundra. Then he sees a Porsche costs less

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

3 panel image: on the sides a person is peeling a label, in the middle is the exterior of a Big Lots! store.

‘This is insane’: Big Lots shopper sees $24.99 price label. Then they peel the sticker back

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

2 panel image showing a scoop of salt and the screaming emoji over a clean sidewalk.

‘Yup. Our HOA did this to us in one of our new town homes’: Man preps for snow storm with this common technique. Then he realizes he’s ruined his sidewalk

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Target Store Front(l) Woman shares what she saw at target store(r)

‘I think someone at Target really messed up’: Shopper goes to swimsuit aisle. Then she notices something unusual

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Toyota sign(l), Woman looking shocked(c), Hand holding toyota key fob(r)

‘They didn’t program a new set of keys for free at a minimum???’: Toyota driver goes to the dealership to get her oil changed. Then they lose her 4Runner’s keys

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

Two panel design with a pokemon cards being help by a hand over a pile of other cards, next to an image of a Happy Meal

‘Dang, now we gotta preorder happy meals’: McDonald’s new Pokémon-themed Happy Meals spark trading card frenzy

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

Two panel design with a man looking at the camera while talking, he also has a concerned look on his face, net to an image of a Chiropractor spine image

‘I heard one huge and painful pop’: Man goes to The Joint for back pain. Then he gets this permanent injury

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

2 panel image: on the left a person explains, on the right a server writing on a pad in a restaurant.

‘$300 I made off of this table’: Restaurant server exposes why another table’s server might be extra nice to you

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

Woman locking car(l), Nissan Cube(c), Woman looking shocked/annoyed(r)

‘Nothing prepared me for that’: Nissan Cube driver can’t believe the one thing car does every time she locks it

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

washing home depot plant(l) The Home Depot Store Front(c) Woman shares what happens when you wash plant(r)

‘Mentally prepare yourself to be fighting them for the next 6+ months’: Customer buys plant from Home Depot. Then they wash it

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

Users said goodbye to ‘the TikTok era’ with a Sammy Levitt catchphrase as the app went dark

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. In the middle is an Amazon delivery truck in the snow.

‘I don’t understand why Amazon drivers pull into the driveway, FedEx, UPS, and USPS don’t’: Woman says Amazon driver got stuck in her driveway. Then she goes out to check on her

Photo collage image of a person explaining, a Costco membership card, and a typical Costco Food Court.

‘Is it just my location orrr?’: Woman shops at Costco. Then she realizes there’s been a surprise policy change

Warning sign and tape cover a blurred background.

‘This was difficult to watch’: Customer catches airport rental workers being careless with Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Hornet. Here’s what to watch out for

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle the exterior of a Walmart store.

‘The only upright I would buy would be a…’: Expert says never buy a Bissell, Hoover, or Dirt Devil at Walmart. Then he shows the only vacuum he’d bring home

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