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Kathleen is a Honolulu-based freelance writer, editor and communications strategist who has been published by the New York Times, Vice, Huffington Post, Hana Hou!, and more. She&#8217;s worked in the communication departments at the Honolulu Museum of Art, ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Community Foundation. When she&#8217;s not writing, she can be found in the ocean, walking her rescue poi dog or oil painting.

Kathleen Wong

TikTok shows man in Grinch costume threatening to send family to back of line.

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‘There’s a difference between grumpy and being straight up mean’: Man in Grinch costume threatens to send family to back of line in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Clara is a full-time digital nomad writing about culture, food, and music. Her work has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, the Austin Chronicle, USA Today, and NiceKicks. She aims to be quicker on her feet than Borat&#8217;s lawyers.

Clara Wang

‘Welp I’m not gonna eat fast food anymore’: Fast-food worker changes deep-fryer oil in viral TikTok

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Why would you say anything that’s a secret’: TikToker shares ‘hack’ to avoiding long holiday lines at Ross in viral video, sparking debate

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

‘This feels illegal to know’: Domino’s worker reveals how large thin crust pizza is prepared

‘We do not care about y’all‘s packages’: Apparent FedEx worker warns customers to not order through FedEx

Daysia Tolentino was the editor of the Daily Dot&#8217;s creator economy newsletter, Passionfruit. Her work has appeared in Vulture, Bustle, InStyle, and Study Hall.

Daysia Tolentino

Trauma trends on TikTok can make survivors feel less alone—but the sheer number of videos pushed can be distressing

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

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Spring CEO Chris Lamontagne shares his advice for creators looking to monetize

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‘A wall plug won’t kill anyone’: TikToker calls out chemicals in Bath & Body Works products, sparking debate

‘That’s when I quit’: Starbucks worker reveals customer’s 52K order in viral TikTok

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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‘Brand new pumpkin pies, banana puddings, and other desserts’: TikToker goes dumpster-diving day after holiday at Whole Foods in viral video

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

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‘No wonder it tastes warm even though it’s been in the fridge for 3 days’: Worker allegedly reveals how Gatorade is made in viral TikTok

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

Tricia Crimmins

A TikToker brought a 7-11 cashier a plate of hot food during a long shift.

‘I was hungry too, and I couldn’t get out of here’: TikToker brings 7-Eleven worker home-cooked dinner during his 16-hour shift (updated)

TikToker says Target let her steal $3,000 worth of stuff over several years ‘so they can actually send her to jail’

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‘Somebody definitely stitched this on’: TikToker issues viral PSA to T.J. Maxx customers after allegedly finding dress with fake label

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‘If you can’t get them in legal court, get them by being petty!’: Landlord gives tours of TikToker’s apartment without permission—so TikToker outsmarts them