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

Natasha Dubash

McDonald's logo(l), Woman talking(c), Receipt(r)

‘I’d like to know what happens’: McDonald’s worker is rude to customer. They don’t realize she’s a mystery shopper

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

‘I drive a Toyota Corolla, and I’m content’: Snoop Dogg’s daughter defends self after getting mocked for driving a Toyota Corolla

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

‘I promise we will never fault you for that’: Stylist shares tricks for getting your hair done while you’re at work

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Costco(l), Woman talking(c), New packaging(r)

‘Are we really saving plastic?’: Costco customer says they now have to double-bag their chicken due to new packaging, defeating the purpose

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

Hand writing down orders(l), Woman talking(c), Receipt being printed(r)

‘Like yall could’ve paid together then Venmo each other after’: Restaurant server pushed to tears after party of 40 requested separate checks

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

‘I am shocked at this laziness’: McDonald’s customer orders large iced coffee, finds out she got bamboozled

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

Avis customer says he returned his rental car on time. Now he's being accused of stealing it

‘I am still getting the blame’: Avis customer says he returned his Toyota on time. Now he’s being accused of stealing it

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

Braden Bjella

‘Always scan’: Man shares how to make your money back ‘no matter what’ on scratch-off tickets

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

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l+r), Cheesecake Factory(c)

‘I thought it was chocolate bread too’: Cheesecake Factory workers mock customers who didn’t know restaurant served cheesecake, thought bread was chocolate-flavored

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

Homeowner gets new countertop installed, then notices something unusual

‘Nahh i would ask for a redo that would drive me crazy’: Homeowner gets new countertop installed, then notices something unusual

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

What to do if TikTok gets banned

CarMax customer find note from previous owner to them in car’s glovebox

‘More people need to do this’: CarMax customer finds note from previous owner to them in car’s glovebox

Teacher tracks stolen Kia from her phone after police can't help

‘Began my morning in a police chase’: Teacher tracks stolen Kia from her phone after police can’t help

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

Nina Hernandez

woman uses regular checkout for single pack of gum to ‘save’ jobs

‘I work at Walmart and this genuinely gets me so mad’: Viewers divided after woman uses regular checkout for single pack of gum to ‘save’ jobs

Wayfair delivers chair with 2 missing legs. Customers can’t believe company’s response

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