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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Woman realizes she only makes $30 a day after Uber costs

‘I bought myself a ev scooter for 600 in payments with PayPal’: Gen Z woman realizes she only makes $30 a day after Ubering

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Doordash app on phone(l), Woman(c), FInger pointing into box of cans of dr. pepper(r)

‘It could’ve busted open’: DoorDash customer says driver stole Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut from her Fiesta order

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

Passenger offers man the window seat to sit next to friend on plane—he refuses

‘He’d rather stay in the middle seat between us’: Passenger offers man the window seat to sit next to friend on plane—he refuses

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

‘People don’t even check under the hood’: Mechanic says yes, you should change the transmission fluid even if it’s a ‘seal for life transmission’ on newer cars

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

Natasha Dubash

Pregnant woman at male-dominated company says her access to close parking was taken away

‘I guess we’ll keep those DEI initiatives on a PowerPoint’: Pregnant woman at male-dominated company says her access to close parking was taken away

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Memes

What in TikTok’s name is the Red Larva “oi oi oi” meme?

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

Esthetician issues warning about at-home laser hair removal machines

‘I saw this just in time!’: Esthetician issues warning about at-home laser hair removal machines

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Inside of truck(l+r), Chevrolet Silverado (c)

‘GM builds some of the most beautiful hunks of junk on the roads today’: Mechanic issues Chevrolet Silverado warning after seeing the same problem 10-15 times a month

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

Melody Heald

Guest shows what the cheapest room on a Carnival Cruise ship will get you

‘That’s 4k a month in nyc’: Guest shows what the cheapest room on a Carnival Cruise ship will get you

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

Braden Bjella

Spirit Airlines customer says Versace, Dolce & Gabbana perfume were stolen from her bag

‘This is why I only fly on Delta’: Spirit Airlines customer says Versace, Dolce & Gabbana perfume were stolen from her bag

Man talking(L+r), Chevrolet dealership(c)

‘Don’t allow your shop to do that’: Mechanic makes key diagnosis just from pulling out the filter on a Chevrolet Cruze

FREE BAG sticker (l) woman in car holding bag with FREE BAG sticker (c) hand holding Target "Sale!" sign indicating Buy 3 items get bag free (r)

‘She pretty much told me I don’t know how to read’: Target customer finds bag advertised as a free gift. A worker tries to convince her it’s $5.99

Woman making face(l), Man swinging golf club(c), Man holding hand to his face(r)

‘Now I know why they put the net‘: Customers say they were banned from Top Golf after accidentally falling into net

Teen says man lured her to his house for a 'collab.' She catches him in a lie on the way there

‘Just come over’: Teen says man invited her to his house for a ‘collab.’ Here’s why that ‘weirded’ her out

Man talking(L+r), hands working on engine(c)

‘Out of 500-600 jobs this is the first one that’s ever come back’: Customer returns their car to shop after being dissatisfied. It’s coming out of the mechanic’s check