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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

3-panel image showing the Volkswagen logo, a Volkswagen vehicle in the rain, and 100 dollar bills falling.

‘Salesman in cabo rn’: Man buys Volkswagen Atlas as his ‘dad car.’ Viewers can’t believe the monthly car payment

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

Melody Heald

Two panel design with a close up of a coffee cup from In-N-Out, next to an image of In-N-Out

‘These have been on their cups since I was a kid’: In-N-Out customer orders a hot chocolate. Then they take a closer look at the fine print

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

Waffle House sign(l), Woman talking(c), Cheeseburger hashbrown bowl(r)

‘Our waitress said I was the first person to ever order this’: Waffle House customer orders Cheeseburger Hash Brown bowl. Then they bring it out

Screenshots from @shyanne.thylia Tiktoks.

‘I almost paid $800’: Toyota driver tries to get Apple CarPlay installed. Then she discovers little-known feature 7 months later

Woman with blurred text over her face(l), Glass straws(r)

‘I’m so scared now because I use a glass straw everyday’: Woman issues warning about glass straws—from the hospital

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

Car Shop with text "Is anyone else DEAD??? I've owned a european repair shop for 14 years in NJ"

‘We’re also dead’: Mechanics say work has vanished—and the slowdown isn’t just hitting them

Photo of an airport terminal; Screenshot of Tiktok user @jenny_kurtzz

‘I could never do that’: American Airlines passenger tests out ‘airport theory.’ Then she gets to her gate

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Left: Photo of an Olive Garden Exterior; Center: Photo of Olive Garden Breadsticks; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @@chantalcaz.

‘One time I found one of those blue tags in my daughter’s Alfredo’: Woman issues warning over Olive Garden breadsticks. Do you need to worry?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Screenshot of Tiktok user @queentayshops's 2025 Camry gas tank; Screenshot of Tiktok user @queentayshops.

‘Since my car is infamous let’s do this’: Woman purchases 2025 Toyota Camry. Then she realizes what it means for her gas bill

Screenshot of Tiktok user @sistatiphsfam; Photo of a Walmart exterior.

‘Now I am concerned’: Walmart customer issues warning to anyone who buys Great Value chicken broth

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

A photo of a small brown dog on a bed in between two screenshots of Tiktok user @thekylebell.

‘I always thought that was a complicated process’: Man moves into apartment. Then he finds a little-known trick to avoiding his pet rent

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 works at Trader Joe's store, and in the middle we see the exterior of a Trader Joe's sign.

‘Almost all employees ignore this rule’: Trader Joe’s worker says ‘they have to give you’ free tote bag with $20 purchase. Do they?

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

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image: on the left is a golden Subaru logo and on the right a person explains.

‘Volvo is where the WEALTH is at tho’: Man says Subaru drivers are secretly rich. Here’s what the richest people in America actually drive

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A person speaking to the camera next to a glove compartment in the car.

Main Character of the Week: The mechanic reminding you to change the filter in your glove compartment

Mike Subs(l) Jersey Mike's Sign(c) Woman shares what she buys at Jersey Mike's(r)

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