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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 talking(l), Volvo logo(c), Mechanic working on car(r)

‘Almost any Volvo’: Mechanic reveals the 4 cars most likely to reach 200K

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

Waffle House worker reveals how they make omelets

‘We call it redneck hibachi’: Waffle House worker reveals how they make omelets. Viewers are shook

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Walmart shopper can’t believe what she caught store using as makeshift door handle in fridge section

‘That’s some night shift mess there’: Walmart shopper can’t believe what she caught store using as makeshift door handle in fridge section

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Main Character of the Week: Lumber Liquidators worker reveals an industry secret

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

Customer shares how to get video games at Best Buy for $10

‘They’ve given out Madden 24’: Customer shares how to get video games at Best Buy for $10

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

Skechers sign(l), Skechers worker talking(c), Skechers shoes inside store(r)

‘I worked my last shift at Skechers’: Worker can’t believe the T-shirt Skechers made them wear

Mechanic tries to fix Mercedes engine thermostat. There’s just one problem

‘Why are most German cars such a pain to repair?’: Mechanic tries to fix Mercedes engine thermostat. There’s just one problem

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

Walmart shopper says bakery worker shamed her over her cake order

‘They always in folks business’: Walmart shopper says bakery worker shamed her over her cake order

Realtor issues warning about buying new homes

‘You have to be… careful’: Realtor issues warning about buying new homes

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

Customer gets asked to ‘pay it forward’ in Starbucks drive-thru. Then she asks the worker how they feel about it

‘I always participate’: Customer gets asked to ‘pay it forward’ in Starbucks drive-thru. Then she asks the worker how they feel about it

Hand pumping gas(l), Woman talking(r), Chevron sign(r)

‘I go to Chevron, opinions?’: Woman issues warning about bad gasoline at pump amid recall. Here’s what to look for

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

Woman claims this vape from Temu reversed the cilantro soap gene in her sister

‘Good but alarming’: Woman claims this vape from Temu reversed the cilantro soap gene in her sister. Here’s what we know so far

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 orders white chocolate americano. She ends up in tears

‘This has to be Brew Box’: Customer orders white chocolate americano. She ends up in tears.

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

Melody Heald

Woman compares Texas Roadhouse rolls and butter with the Walmart version. You might be wasting your money

‘There’s no comparison’: Woman compares Texas Roadhouse rolls and butter with the Walmart version. You might be wasting your money

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

Braden Bjella

Driver’s Lexus ‘crunches’ when he touches anything in the interior

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