Main Header Menu

Become a subscriber today to get unlimited access

Thanks for reading!

Register to continue

The Daily Dot

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

2 panel image: on the left is a person removing dishes from a dishwasher, and on the right a person explains.

‘This is why you can’t eat at everyone’s house’: Woman warns against using dishwashing pods. Then an expert intervenes

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

Split image. Shark vacuum on hard floors on left. Dog laying down on back looking up on right.

‘Not even 1 year old’: Woman buys Shark Pet vacuum cleaner. Then she sees what it does with her dog’s hair

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

Split image. Woman angerly explaining experience at Goodwill on left. Goodwill signage on building on right.

‘It was donated’: Woman spots $300 dress at Goodwill without a tag. Then the manager takes it to the back

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: on the left a person explains, on the right is the exterior of an Amazon warehouse.

‘COUNT YOUR DAYS’: Customer orders sprinkles from Amazon. Then they see how they were packaged

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

Split image. Man in car holding Samsung Phone in box with overlaying text that reads: "Will I get to keep the $200 gift card?" on left. Best buy sign on building on right.

‘Best Buy thinks they’re sneaky’: Customer receives $200 gift card with Samsung Galaxy S25 purchase. Then he tries to return it

Split image. Bearded man in car on left. Car being washed on right.

‘A scam’: Former car wash worker says he gets the bottom tier car wash. Then he reveals it isn’t because of the price

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

‘I’m a nail tech and it is 100% illegal’: Woman gets her nails done. Then she notices fungus under her nails

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

‘No. It’s gone too far. TOO FAR’: Woman shops for rotisserie chicken at the grocery store. Then she notices a peculiar new flavor

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

Split image. Woman in car explaining experience at Starbucks on left. Starbucks signage with clouds behind on right.

‘YOU TIPPED TOO??’: Starbucks barista refuses to remake customer’s drink in drive-thru. Then she asks them to throw it away

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Lexus Dealer Sign(l) Man shares reason to buy a lexus over a toyota(c) Toyota Dealer Sign(r)

‘I got all this in a Toyota Avalon’: Expert says you should buy a used Lexus for $15,000 over a Toyota. Then he says why

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

Split image. Image with text reading: "We inherited an estate in Florida in an H.O.A. that's in a 55 or older community. I'm 47. I've been here for 2 1/2 weeks. I'm out walking my dog. and this guy and his wife pull up to me in a golf cart and this is what they say." on left. Suburban homes on right.

‘I’ve been here 2 weeks’: New resident walks his dog down the street of his neighborhood. Then an HOA member in a golf cart stops him

Split image. Woman in braids at restaurant with text that reads: "How much I made in 7.5 hours as a Chili's waitress (chili emoji x3) on left. Chili's signage on right.

‘Baby go find somewhere else to work’: Chili’s worker shares how much she makes in 1 day. Do customers really tip 1 penny?

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

Melody Heald

Split image. Woman in home, holding book in hand on left. Stack of books on right.

’27 years later I find out book worms are real’: Expert shares PSA for readers who buy their books at thrift stores

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

Katherine Huggins

Truth Social from @realDonaldTrump "Back by popular demand, for the first time in 20 years, the Emmy nominated ORIGINAL APPRENTICE STARRING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP is back!! Watch Season 1 of The Apprentice, now streaming on Prime Video. New seasons every Monday! #TheApprentice"; Promotional Graphic for The Apprentice.

‘No end to the pandering’: Amazon’ ‘Apprentice’ deal cements fear Bezos is fully Trumpified

fitness influencer Natalee Barnett over trans flag that becomes desaturated around her

Trending