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Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Did 9/11 influence ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ wardrobe design?

‘Gotta balance out the witchcraft with patriotism’: Did 9/11 influence ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ wardrobe design?

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

TikTok’s latest A.I. fail is a ‘If I Were Fitness’ filter

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

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l+r), Woman in wedding dress being buttoned in from the back(c)

‘There wasn’t even a 0% option’: Woman asked to tip while buying wedding dress, only given 20%, 25%, 30% options

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Woman talking(l+r), Office meeting with tablets and infographics(c)

‘Millennials and gen z no longer have incentives to work hard’: Expert shows how performance reviews are rigged against workers

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

Woman talking(l+r), Phone with netflix login opened(c)

‘Absolutely vile’: Customer says Netflix won’t let her log in on her phone after password-sharing crackdown

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

Bartender shares what she thinks of you based on your drink order at her ‘dive’ bar

‘Everyone assumes I’m like 20 when I get them’: Bartender shares what she thinks of you based on drink you order at her ‘dive’ bar

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

Stanley cup in Lowe's worker hand on shelf (l) Lowe's storefront with sign (c) Lowe's worker speaking (r)

‘Something’s that not talked about enough’: Lowe’s worker shares PSA about the Stanley cups sold in the store, compares them to Target Stanley cups

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

Woman as server(l), tip with one dollar(c), Woman as customer(r)

‘So because we’re not tipping we’re getting kicked out?’: Server tells customers to place to-go order after they told her ahead they wouldn’t be tipping

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

Red Lobster(l), Woman talking(c), Shrimp(r)

‘The way they threw the plate says it’s your time to GO’: Customer orders endless shrimp at Red Lobster. By plate 10, the server’s demeanor changes

Hand holding glass filling with water from faucet(l), Reddit post(c), Tip jar with money(r)

‘We don’t have water’: Customer removes 15% automatic gratuity after restaurant refuses to give him tap water

‘This would be so good when I don’t feel like cooking’: Dollar Tree customer shares how to make a Super Bowl party for $20

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

Texas Roadhouse(l), Woman talking(c), Kraft macaroini and cheese(r)

‘She is right’: Former Texas Roadhouse server reveals what really happened to their Kraft Mac & Cheese

Man with burrito with taco bell worker behind him(l), Taco Bell(c), Hand making burrito(r)

‘Some items are way overpriced, and some are good deals‘: Taco Bell worker shares what items he thinks aren’t worth the price anymore

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

Civil Rights magnets(l+r), Target sign(c)

‘Target isn’t even trying anymore’: Parent calls for Target to remove civil rights magnets from shelves after noticing Black history icons are mislabeled

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