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Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Screenshot from Tiktok user @maddy_daddie of her boyfriend at a Chili's; Photo of a Chili's.

‘My BF just failed the cookie challenge’: Chili’s customer doesn’t get any ranch with her meal. Then she looks at her boyfriend’s Triple Dipper plate

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

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‘Don’t waste your time with 2% Women’s Rogaine’: Expert gets Kirkland 5% Minoxidil foam from Costco. Then she shows how to use it to reverse hair loss

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘I had to wash them 3-4 times’: Woman buys new towels from Amazon. Then she throws them in the dryer

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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‘You don’t say that’: Delta Airlines passenger sends text during safety demonstration. Then the flight attendant says something shocking

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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‘You gotta go to a small town & find a lil shop thats like 20-40 mins away’: Man gets windows tinted. Then he tries to get an inspection

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

Braden Bjella

‘You signed a contract’: Man trades in Honda Pilot for Tesla. Then he gets buyer’s remorse after driving it home

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

Natasha Dubash

‘Let’s start from the top….what is the reminders app?’: Woman shares little-known trick to writing grocery lists on your iPhone. It’s leaving viewers shook

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‘My anxiety would never let me’: Delta passenger tests ‘airport theory’ at Atlanta airport. Then TSA gets in her way

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘No means no’: Publix shopper declines sample when she walks in. Then the worker intervenes

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‘Ruin a good steak?’: Texas Roadhouse server begs customers to say yes to ‘smother’ their steaks. Then she reveals why she’s desperate

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

Melody Heald

2 image split. Man testing thermostat at Home Depot with overlayed text that reads: "Which smart thermostat should you buy? My husband has 20 years of H.V.A.C. experience...here's his top pick! on left. Home Depot on right.

‘Don’t ever get that one’: HVAC expert walks into Home Depot. Then he reveals the only thermostat he trusts

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

‘The worst part was…’: Waitress serves a couple at restaurant. Then she sees the secret note they left her on napkin

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

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‘I’m just letting them know’: Server issues warning to people who order ginger ale. Then she reveals what she really gives them

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‘This is the safest way I’ve been dealing with tailgaters for decades’: Driver gets followed by angry road rager. Then he comes up with a way to defend himself

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

2 panel image of a person explaining. Text over says: my boyfriend of four years left me abruptly and started sleeping with is ex coworker not even a week later. Let's talk about it alright

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