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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

Costco Cardboard Boxes(l), Woman talking(c), Costco Wholesale store(r)

‘Immediately’: Shopper shares why she takes everything out of cardboard boxes from Costco

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

Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l), Kia sign(c), Kia K5 driving on road(r)

‘I might as well trade my car in for a scooter’: Kia driver contemplates letting the ‘Kia boys’ come for her car after slew of problems with A/C, engine

Mike Hadge

Entertainment

AMC’s $31 ‘Beetlejuice’ drink goes viral for all the wrong reasons

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

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‘I thought it was okay to be in the pantry’: Woman says she’s accidentally been poisoning herself with this product from Trader Joe’s

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‘Didn’t even think of that being an issue’: Lumber Liquidators worker shares how flooring companies trick customers into re-doing their floors

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

‘I’m so glad I bought a Subaru’: Driver warns against 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe after it broke down 3 times in just 3 months

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

Macbook user transfers to new laptop from her 2017 model. She can’t believe this beloved feature is gone

‘I’m honestly distraught’: Macbook user transfers to new laptop from her 2017 model. She can’t believe this beloved feature is gone

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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‘Do not‘: Former convenience store worker of 7 years warns against BIC lighters

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‘Can you order drive-thru or do you have to go inside?’: Woman discovers hidden benefit to Dunkin’ tumblers

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 feel like this is a huge jump’: Honda HR-V driver calls out new models for no oil change light. Now she doesn’t know when to get one

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘I know everything about this little girl’: Expert issues warning about Goodwill after finding this common donation

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

‘This is rehearsed’: Target shopper warns of common $800 scam—and red flags to watch out for

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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Memes

‘Savannah, slow down’: Omarosa interview quote becomes a TikTok meme

‘My car got stolen last month’: Woman slams Hyundai’s ‘anti-theft software’ after thieves use this weird trick to get around it

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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TikTok