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Aimée Lutkin was a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Aimée Lutkin

business man standing on briefcase with caption "STANDING on BUSINESS" over blue

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What does the phrase ‘Standing on Business’ mean?

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

Braden Bjella

woman in car with couch (inset: finger showing rips) (l) couch being hauled on cart at Costco (c) woman with new couch (r)

‘They’re starting to rip’: Woman returns couches at Costco after using them for 3 years

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

Car Salesman(l), Chevrolet sign(c), Car salesman handing keys(r)

‘One last question before you leave’: Car salesman shows buyer a tip tablet right after she gets up with keys to her new Chevrolet

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Best Buy worker issues warning after customer comes in after Walmart told him he just needed this $40 adapter

‘People use sites like Temu without a second thought’: Best Buy worker issues warning when Walmart tells customer he just needs a $40 adapter

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling in the Deep: I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this…

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

Costco customer discovers viral refrigerator that’s only $149.

‘Landlords love this tiny fridge. It’s everywhere’: Costco expert discovers viral $149 refrigerator

‘Call Ford corporate’: Maverick driver’s A/C goes out because of sensor malfunction. Now he’s calling out the dealership

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

‘I was putting in like $1,000 a month’: Woman says driving a Mini Cooper for 3 years was one of the ‘biggest mistakes’ of her ‘life’

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman issues warning after primary care provider lied about her IUD

‘If I fell pregnant that doctor would be paying me child support’: Woman issues warning after primary care provider lied about her IUD

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Carnival Cruise caught on after sneaking in alcohol hack went viral

‘Carnival not playing’: Viewers think Carnival Cruise caught on after sneaking-in-alcohol hack went viral

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

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‘That used Goodyear will last longer’: Driver blasts tire shops. Should you bother buying used?

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

Bartender shares what she makes in a day at Outback Steakhouse

‘Ain’t that bad for a random Thursday morning’: Bartender shares what she makes in a day at Outback Steakhouse

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

Melody Heald

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‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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

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