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

Melody Heald

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‘I am traumatized to find out’: Woman buys jar of olives from the grocery store. Then she reads the fine print

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

Amara Thomas

2 panel image, on the left is the Civic logo on a car and on the right a gloved hand point at a Honda logo on a car, text over: The last of the reliable Hondas.

‘Yes, it’s a little outdated. I get that’: Expert says this car is the ‘last of the reliable’ Hondas. Is he right? 

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

Two panel design with a Sonos speaker in one, next to an image of a Best Buy sign

‘Flagged’: Best Buy customer returns a $449 Sonos Era 300 Speaker. Then a worker steps in

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

Two panel design with a shot of a Walmart price with "Rollback" at the top next to an image of a Walmart

‘Now it’s $3.97?’: Walmart shopper questions store’s ‘rollbacks’ after noticing something

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘We’re really sorry’: Olive Garden customers get the check. Then they check their bank accounts

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

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‘I am so annoyed’: Woman calls out her neighbor for where he parks his Nissan. Who’s in the right here?

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

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‘No one could ever convince me to buy a new construction’: Expert does final inspection for brand-new home ready to close. Then he notices something unexpected

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

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‘Nah girl’: Sephora worker calls out customers for this common shopping practice

‘You can earn up to $24.50’: Woman shows how you can get money if you’ve bought Starkist tuna—even if you don’t have proof

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘I just got back hundreds of dollars’: Capital One customer shares hack to get a refund on interest you paid

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

‘I spent 10 years of my life so mentally unwell’: Woman battles anxiety and depression. Then she discovers the real reason is what’s in her home

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‘Why don’t they tell us these things?’: Woman shows how to get 16 pieces of Raising Cane’s bread for $2

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‘Now is not the time’: Target worker warns against doing drive-up, shows what it looks like from her end

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‘Can someone explain?’: Man notices large, lifted Chevrolet truck parked in a handicapped spot. Then he realizes why

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

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