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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

‘Did the food eat the cat?’: Man leaves can of Fancy Feast outside overnight. Now he’s demanding answers after seeing this on it

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

‘We’re not allowed to tell you’: Ulta worker scolds customers who ask this common question

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

‘DOORDASH WTF IS THIS’: DoorDash customer denied a refund. But the image of the order was clearly photoshopped by worker

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Three panel design with a waitress talking to the camera, next to an iamge of a "Kids Meals" sign, next to an image of a Texas Roadhouse

‘I’ve got one for you’: Texas Roadhouse server exposes how to get a steak, fries, bread, a drink, and peanuts for only $12

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

Target(l), Woman talking(c), Meta quest 3 box(r)

‘We cannot refund you. We cannot replace the item’: Target shopper orders $500 Meta Quest 3. Then she opens the box

Rebecca Leib

Man talking with text "Difference in Wealth 2021 vs 2024"(l), For sale sign with sold on top(r)

‘Making 100k a year won’t cut it anymore’: Realtor breaks down ‘absolutely insane’ difference between buying a home in 2021 vs. 2024

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

Memes

The mysterious origins of the Locked In Alien Meme

3 panel image: on the sides we see the residue that has built up within a car engine, and in the middle is the logo of the Kia car company.

‘It is absolutely disgusting’: Mechanic exposes the real reason you should never wait 7,500 miles between oil changes for Kias or Hyundais

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

Explaining the ‘Eye of Rah’ meme and TikTok trend

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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How the ‘I Bought a Property in Egypt’ meme mocks hustle culture

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

Melody Heald

Two panel design with a woman talking to the camera from inside her kitchen, next to an image of an Olive Garden sign

‘I’m in the middle of a deep conversation’: Olive Garden customer calls out servers who ‘check in’ on their tables often

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

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‘No, you can’t return it’: Worker reveals the sneaky reason you were gifted a Pandora bracelet

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

Braden Bjella

3-panel image, on the sides a person explains, in the middle a birds a view of a parking lot full of white cars.

‘I’m seeing a trend’: Woman asks why people buy white cars at the dealership. Then she learns the real reason

Explaining the ‘When You Get to Heaven But It’s Chinese’ meme

woman shares details about gas pump(l) Costco Store front(c) Gas Station at Costco(r)

TikTok