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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

Expert issues warning to people who drink water to cheat substance tests

‘That’s gonna raise some red flags’: Expert issues warning to people who drink water to cheat substance tests

Mechanic shares signs your transmission is failing

‘Mine has been doing this for 5 years’: Mechanic shares signs your transmission is failing

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

Woman issues warning on Cascade dishwasher pods after home kitchen incident

‘He gets calls like this all the time’: Woman issues warning on Cascade dishwasher pods after home kitchen incident

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

Hyundai dealership worker reveals what not to say if you want him to give you a deal

‘Felt bad for the wife’: Hyundai dealership worker reveals what not to say if you want him to give you a deal

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

Customer says Olive Garden manager retaliated against her because she used to work there

‘He asked if he could talk to me privately’: Customer says Olive Garden manager retaliated against her because she used to work there

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

Business owner complains about ‘deconstructed’ PB&J at Disneyland

‘Why should I ever believe you about the food that you’re selling?’: Business owner complains about ‘deconstructed’ PB&J at Disneyland. It backfires

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

Mother of bride dumps wine on guest’s dress after thinking it’s white. She made a huge mistake

‘SEND AN INVOICE’: Mother of bride dumps wine on guest’s dress after thinking it’s white. She made a huge mistake

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

Mechanic says you shouldn’t panic if you hit 100K miles

‘It’s going to vary on where you live’: Mechanic reveals what to do with your car at 100,000 miles

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

Customer says TKK Fried Chicken charged her $4 more than her friend for the exact same meal

‘Don’t go there if you don’t pass the paper bag test I guess’: Customer says TKK Fried Chicken charged her $4 more than her friend for the exact same meal

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman gets delivered pregnancy test on Ubereats. That’s not what she ordered

‘They know something you don’t’: Woman gets delivered pregnancy test on Uber Eats. That’s not what she ordered

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

Mars Ramos

Expert says you should never buy a car at a no-haggle dealership

‘It’s all about the experience and the customer loves that it’s hassle-free’: Expert says you should never buy a car at a no-haggle dealership

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

‘Why are earbuds normal to wear at work now?’: Walmart worker refuses to count change

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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The funniest ‘hawk tuah’ memes on the internet

boat owner shares ‘boat etiquette’ for guests this summer

‘Bringing a crisp $100 for gas and dock fees’: Viewers divided after boat owner shares ‘boat etiquette’ for guests this summer

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

Michael’s shopper shares hack to get Alo Yoga T-shirt for $8 instead of $54

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