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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Memes

What is the ‘Rip Me Out The Plastic’ meme?

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

Woman talking with drink(l+r), Dr Pepper cans(c)

‘Only true Dr Pepper drinkers would understand’: Woman asks for Dr Pepper at restaurant. She can’t believe what she was poured instead

Mike Hadge

Man with mask on(l), Hands holding yu-gi-oh cards(c), Zayn Malik smiling(r)

Zayn Malik unmasked as Yu-Gi-Oh master duelist: ‘I’m a big, big Yu-Gi-Oh fan’

Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.

Stacey Nguyen

Fridgescaping: Enter the magical world of refrigerator artists

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

‘That refund check is going to look amazing’: Woman finds out she’s been paying for her neighbor’s electricity for 5 years

Lawyer issues lemon law warning over Volkswagen

‘My SIL has an Atlas that spends more time in the shop than anything’: Lawyer issues lemon law warning over Volkswagen

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

Braden Bjella

Best Buy worker talking(l+r), At&t logo(c)

‘Having to get a credit check just to get a phone is wild’: Best Buy worker issues warning after customer wanted a new AT&T line on Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

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

Mechanic shows 2024 Camry come in with oil leak at only 2,000 miles

‘What’s happening at Toyota?’: Mechanic shows 2024 Camry comes in with oil leak at only 2,000 miles. He can’t believe why

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

‘Dodge would do that to you’: Man buys car off Facebook Marketplace. It backfires

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

Should you change oil brands all the time depending on what’s on sale

‘How’s Royal Purple synthetic, vs Pennzoil or Mobil 1?’: Should you change oil brands all the time depending on what’s on sale? Expert weighs in

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

Ford has new button that looks like Volkswagen’s

‘I think they’re being innovative to be fair’: Ford has new button that looks like Volkswagen’s. Viewers could not be more torn about it

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

‘I’m shocked that a lot of people don’t know this’: Expert says never use your car insurance to file a roadside assistance claim

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

Lowe’s shopper says store will ‘pay’ customers to clear store out

‘Run to this specific location’: Lowe’s shopper says store will ‘pay’ customers to clear store out

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

Customer accuses Dave & Busters of false advertising its happy hour menu

‘They just don’t be trynna do they jobs’: Customer accuses Dave & Busters of false advertising its happy hour menu

Driver rents brand-new Jeep Cherokee that dies within 10 minutes of driving. Then he opens the hood

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