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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

bop tiktok meaning - Woman 1 talking(l), Man talking(c), Woman 2 talking(r)

‘Can’t Let the Gang Know I FW This,’ ‘Bop,’‘Hagmaxxer,’ and more: 5 new slang words from TikTok, explained

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

Dad feeds family of 6 at Chili’s for only $30

‘I would just rather not go out to eat if we have to do this’: Dad feeds family of 6 at Chili’s for only $30. Viewers are divided

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

‘Pulling credit to test drive a car is crazy’: Customer says he was banned from test-driving cars at CarMax

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

Popeyes(l), Woman talking(c), Food plate(r)

‘That biscuit gave it away immediately’: Woman catches vendor selling $25 ‘homemade’ dinner plate. It’s Popeyes

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

Amara Thomas

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‘That’s why I buy all my Kendra Scott at TJ Maxx’: Woman reports ‘terrible customer service’ at Kendra Scott. She can’t believe the manager’s excuse

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘Why hasn’t this store closed down?’: Customer notices something strange on takeout bag from ‘authentic’ Chinese restaurant

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 dropped roadside years ago’: Expert shares why you should never use the free towing that comes with your car insurance

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

“That feels illegal”: Worker says his company forced everyone to work 7 days a week

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Protesters(l), Clinic worker(c), Protesters(r)

‘Florida is literally cooking your friend’: Abortion escort roasts sunburnt Canadians who traveled south to protest

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

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Why the boys are entering their “soft guy era” (drizzle drizzle)

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

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‘It’s giving Hidden Figures’: White worker tries to stop Black worker from using the bathroom

Ryan Schocket is a NJ/NYC-based writer. When he&#8217;s not writing, he&#8217;s busy obsessing over celebrities (mostly Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey!), beauty treatments, internet culture — or hanging with his English bulldog. His work has appeared in BuzzFeed and Esquire.

Ryan Schocket

Taylor Swift and Lady gaga over graphic background

‘Can we all agree that it’s invasive and irresponsible?’: Taylor Swift comes to Lady Gaga’s defense after she was body-shamed on TikTok

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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‘There is definitely something in there’: Customer catches tire technician leaving something unexpected inside tire during routine maintenance

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

Natasha Dubash

‘You telling me people don’t read the terms and conditions??’: Expert warns why you should never take cash out of the ATM with your credit card

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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