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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Now not even OJ is vegan’: Woman pours a glass of Minute Maid orange juice. Then she reads the fine print

Diana &#8220;ladidai&#8221; Umana is a pop culture journalist based in NYC. She has her finger on the pulse URL and her feet on the ground IRL. The latest in music, lifestyle, internet culture, fashion, beauty, tech, and beyond—you name it, she knows it. Published in NYLON, Business Insider, REVOLT, and Yahoo, she&#8217;s your go-to girl for what&#8217;s now, what&#8217;s niche, and what&#8217;s next.

Diana Umana

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‘I was treating it like a spa day’: Houston woman goes to Prenuvo. Now she has an appointment to get a vital organ removed

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

A person talking to the camera next to a Toyota symbol on a car.

‘Broke the simulation’: Man buys a Toyota. Then the dealership opens a credit card in his name

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

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‘A staff favorite’: Texas Roadhouse server exposes how to get 2 sliders, fries, peanuts, bread, and a drink for only $7

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Split image. Someone in car going through drive through car wash on left. Sign that says "Car Wash" on right.

‘I’m…locked in’: Customer goes through drive-thru car wash. There’s just one problem

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

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‘I’m not the type’: Man reveals the one major way to tell that your Bumble match is just not feeling it

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‘A Corvette could never be mistaken for a Buick Skylark’: Woman books Delta flight. Then she discovers an unusual glitch when she goes to pick a seat

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

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‘My own employee SCAMMED me’: Dealership manager catches his own Mitsubishi salesman in shocking $80,000 move. Don’t let it happen to you

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

Split image. Hen sitting on eggs on left. Chicken farmer in center. Hand reaching out grabbing container of eggs at super market on right.

‘We consume over 9 billion chickens a year’: Farmer says we’re being misled about egg prices. Then he reveals the real reason they’re so expensive

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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‘I am the manager’: Man orders from Wendy’s. Then he finds out what happens after asking for ‘hot’ food

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‘Toasted it’: BMW hits palm leaf. The mechanic can’t believe the damage

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @vivllainous with the caption: "Storytime, I found out I had a half brother via r/rupaulsdragrace".; Screenshot of Tiktok user @vivllainous with the caption: "Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I found out I had half siblings through Reddit, I'd have two nickels...which isn't alot but it's weird that it happened twice, right?".

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Vivian Wilson says she learned about Elon Musk’s latest child from Reddit

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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‘Walmart trying to get y’all’: Walmart shopper tries to use Scan & Go but his order total is $150. Then he uses self-checkout instead

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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‘It’s in the handbook’: Woman places Wingstop order 4 minutes before close. Then she catches the worker refusing to make it

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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