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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

Honda driver says Amazon app shuts down A/C. Why are the 2 connected?

‘All newer cars have this’: Honda driver says Amazon app shuts down A/C. Why are the 2 connected?

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

Nina Hernandez

‘In the same Dodge Dart’: Customers dine and dash on $157 check. Server follows them into the parking lot

Trash bin filled with shoes and text that says "rate the shoes people swapped out and left for me today"(l), Target worker posing with phone(c), Target sign(r)

‘People are poor’: Target worker shows how many people swap out their old shoes for new ones in shoe department

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman smiling with camera(l), Kohl's storefront(c), Kohl's worker in store with text that says "Worker kept following me so I gave her work to do"(r)

‘I gave her work to do’: Shopper says Kohl’s worker followed her around store. It backfires

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking(l), Harbor Freight storefront(c), Woman opening up doors(r)

‘HARBOR FREIGHT RULESSSS’: Harbor Freight customers wait for store to open for $289 car tool that’s ringing up to 40% off

Woman eating(l), Olive Garden sign(c), Woman looking up(r)

‘She won’t let it go’: Olive Garden customer tries to order Chicken Alfredo with Create Your Own Pasta hack. It backfires

woman looking annoyed(l), swiffer mop and box on wooden floor(c) Woman looking disgusted(r)

‘As a house cleaner, I hate when customers want us to use their bona mops/solution’: Woman issues warning about cleaning with Swiffer mops

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

Toyota sign(L), Mechanic working on car(c), Car engine(r)

‘Uber driver here with a 2017 Camry. I approve this message’: Mechanic shows just how far this Toyota has gone with only one repair

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

Melody Heald

Cleaning products on shelves with text that says "Alright guys detail products that are actually worth f$#* all"(c), Hand with mop brush cleaning car(R)

‘Armor All garbage’: Expert shows the best and worst car detailing products available at Walmart

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Open Washing Machine(l), Woman talking(c), Mold in corner of wall(r)

‘I can smell mold, mildew, and wet wood anywhere I go’: Woman issues PSA about your washing machine at home

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

Hand holding Sephora gift card in front of sephora store(l), Woman talking(c), Interior of Sephora(r)

‘This happens all the time’: Woman issues warning after trying to use $150 Sephora gift card. They tell her there’s $0 on it

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

TikToker demonstrates the proper way to clean glasses.

‘Dawn may also ruin coatings on eyeglasses’: Expert shows how you should clean glasses. But viewers are torn

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

Hand holding receipt(l), Woman talking with text "um this is your sign to always get a receipt and always check that *censored word*"(c), Hand holding phone over card reader and screen says "Payment completed"(r)

‘It’s so suspicious how EVERY place is asking “do you want your receipt?”‘: Woman issues receipt warning after going through register at gas station

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

Gas Pump in car(l), Man talking(c), Mechanic hands working on engine(r)

‘If you keep on doing that…’: Mechanic catches driver overfilling his car’s tank with gas. He warns it could require a $500 repair

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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