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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

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‘I don’t wanna get kicked off’: Woman takes man’s Apple charger on flight. Here’s why people are on her side

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

Yellow School bus(l), Bus driver talking with text that says "everything i hate about this brand new 2024 school bus!"(c), Ford sign(r)

‘This is unacceptable build quality’: School bus driver shows what he ‘hates’ about the new 2024 school buses made by Ford

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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‘Never getting Big Red again’: Server shares warning for customers who order red drinks at restaurants

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘Just fell to my knees’: Shopper says Whole Foods changed its $5 Berry Chantilly Cake. She’s not alone

Je&#8217;Kayla Crawford was a trending news intern for the Daily Dot. Her work can be found at Distractify, Dexerto, and more.

Je’Kayla Crawford

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‘I’ll never forgive you for this’: Walmart shopper buys $4 Shake ‘N Bake. She can’t believe what’s missing

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I hope this doesn’t bleach anything’: Car detailer issues warning after customer uses Crisco to get rid of bugs on GMC truck

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‘I need an adapter’: Best Buy shopper gets rid of lightning cables after buying iPhone 16. It backfires

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

Olive Garden server shares how she gets back at tables she doesn’t like

‘Price is whatever I make it’: Olive Garden server shares how she gets back at tables she doesn’t like

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

Tiktoker explains if you Should use Mobil 1 or Valvoline.

‘I am running Valvoline right now in my Ford F-150’: Should you use Mobil 1 or Valvoline? Expert weighs in

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‘For me to not even be able to take my stuff in my cart’: Walmart shopper has to follow worker to the checkout all because she wanted to buy Gain detergent, Dove soap

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Maybe think twice’: Man issues warning about the Oh Snap! Cranberry Sweeties

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

‘I question all containers like this’: Shopper warns against the Kirkland Coconut water from Costco after cutting open container to see what’s inside

Woman issues warning about the silver teeth caps after she’s stuck with them at 26

‘I was one of the silver teeth kids’: Woman issues warning about the silver teeth caps after she’s stuck with them at 26

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

Woman accuses Marie Callender's of being deceiving after opening chicken pot pie

‘That should be a crime’: Woman accuses Marie Callender’s of being deceiving after opening chicken pot pie

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