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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

Photo of a Toyota RAV4; Screenshot from @scallopmoon_'s Tiktok of a RAV4 console

‘Something else supposed to be there?’: Woman buys new Toyota RAV4. Then she sees strange console feature. What’s its purpose?

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

Woman holding single strawberry in case with text that reads: "$19 strawberry from Erewhon" on left. Erewhon store logo on right.

‘This is so dystopian’: Viewers divided after Erewhon shopper buys 1 strawberry for $19. They don’t realize who she is

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

Braden Bjella

Split image. Woman reacting to restaurant policy on left and right. Waitress being tipped in center.

‘On top of tipping?’: Woman flips through restaurant menu. Then she sees the ‘sharing charge’

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

Nissan Sentra(l), Man talking(c), Walmart sign(r)

‘Why even bring it there in the first place?!?’: Driver takes Nissan Sentra to Walmart’s Auto Care center. Then a worker asks him for his keys

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

3 panel image: on the left is a view inside the appliance, in the middle is the General Electric logo, and on the right a person explains.

‘So what have I been using that for?’: Woman says she was sold a GE washer and dryer ‘set’ 6 years ago. Then she makes discovery

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

Dollar Tree sign(l), Woman talking(c), Frozen shrimp(r)

‘I think I’ve seen that at Whole Foods’: Dollar Tree shopper discovers frozen shrimp for $1.25. But are they a popular brand in disguise?

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

Nina Hernandez

Galaxy Z Fold 6 on Display(l) Best Buy Store Logo(c) woman wearing heart shaped glasses(r)

‘That’s why I’m so hesitant to buy any kind of Flip’: Best Buy shopper comes in for a Samsung phone. Then she notices something troubling

Honda Prologue(l), Woman talking(c), Interior honda prologue(r)

‘As someone who had a Range Rover and traded it for a Toyota, you’re winning’: Honda Prologue driver calls her car a ‘Range Rover dupe.’ Is it?

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

‘This only works if both parties are willing’: Expert says science can predict whether your relationship will last or not. Here’s the X-factor

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

Woman talking(l), Cheese in plastic bag(r)

‘Then why is it packaged and sold in a plastic bag??’: Chef reveals how Ziploc bags are ‘ruining’ your cheeses. Then she reveals how to properly store it

woman using her amazon kindle(l) Amazon building logo(c) Person holding ebook reader(r)

‘You could lose them entirely’: Woman shops online. Then she realizes Amazon is making an unpopular new policy change

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

‘Can you guess what this is?’: Expert reveals the interior of this new car, but hides the logo on the horn. Viewers can’t believe what it costs

woman being serious(l) Raising Cane's Outdoor sign(c) Chevy Cruze(r)

‘Well to start off it’s a Chevy Cruze’: Woman drives her car to Raising Cane’s drive-thru. Then it starts ‘tweaking’

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

‘A lot of people don’t realize’: Man shares little-known AutoZone feature for saving hundreds on tools you’re only going to use once

Walmart cart(l), Woman talking(c), Walmart aisle with text "trying to find my personal shopper after waiting in my car for 45 minutes for my groceries"(r)

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