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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the sides are a person in their car fixing their sun visor with text over" who did that, me." And a Toyota dealership sign in the middle.

“Toyota quoted me $650”: Auto shop quotes woman $500 to fix her car’s sun visor. Then she does it herself with a $50 Amazon part

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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“It has $0 on it”: Woman receives brand-new Sephora gift card. Then she tries to use it in store

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

“I know you’re not checking your AppleCare subscriptions”: Woman goes into the Apple Store to replace phone battery after paying monthly for AppleCare. Then finds out something shocking

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“I’ve come to my senses”: Woman sends her husband to Costco to pick up an LG fridge. He returns home with a Hisense

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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“I wish I would have known a little sooner”: Woman shares how you can get free brake pads at AutoZone. Does it work?

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“Turns out perfect every time”: Man shows painter’s tip he learned to touch up paint

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

Natasha Dubash

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“I feel scammed”: Woman takes can of Febreze outside. Then she sees how full it really is

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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“They butter be joking”: Woman buys Target butter dish. Then she tries to put butter in it

2 panel image: on the left a person explains and on the right is a typical McDonald's billboard that reads: 100% beef.

“I was working on a project with McDonald’s…”: Advertising worker reveals why “made with 100% beef” isn’t what you think it means

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 paid $1,500”: Woman shows how to fix your A/C with just a trip to AutoZone—and avoid a trip to the dealership

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“Bunch of vultures”: Kitchen staff eats steak after customer says they don’t want it. Then they find out why

Two panel showing a woman explaining. On one image text over says: Anyone know what to do when your husband disappears?

“His ring is here”: Woman goes to work. When she returns, her husband is missing

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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Bride calls wedding guests $80 gift “cheap.” How much should you be spending on a wedding gift?

3 panel image. Woman, excited, with caption that reads: "all right look" on left. Walmart in center. Vacuum in cart on left.

“I’m about to show you how this works”: Walmart shopper finds Shark vacuum on “hidden clearance” for only $34

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