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

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman smiling, wearing sweater, in classroom on left. Classroom setting on right.

‘You shouldn’t say that’: Teacher uses this common phrase with her students. Then the vice principal tells her what it really means

Rebecca Leib

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‘Started sobbing 3 slides in’: This gay couple’s love story, told through a park bench, is leaving everyone in tears

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

Braden Bjella

‘I was today years old’: Woman buys bag from Reddy Ice machine. Then she discovers how it’s really made

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

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‘Always invest in a cat shield’: Man starts his Toyota Tacoma. Then he realizes a part’s been stolen

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 was in shock’: Woman goes on first date with man she’s been Instagram friends with for a while. Then he puts a book on the table

Summer Neylon is a freelance writer, bartender, and pastry chef. She graduated from Florida State University, where she studied English and music. She wrote species profiles and educational programs for kids at Florida Fish and Wildlife. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, cooking, and playing &#8216;Zelda: Breath of the Wild.&#8217;

Summer Neylon

2 panel image: on the left is an auto parts store and on the right a person explains.

‘I just laugh at them’: Woman gets mansplained to by auto store worker. Then he learns what she does for a living

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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‘Just be glad they didn’t notice’: Marshalls shopper picks up Bala weights for only $14.99. Then she sees the real price tag hidden underneath

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘I’ve had mine for 20 years’: Woman learns she’s supposed to regrease her Kitchen Aid mixer. But Kitchen Aid’s website warns against it

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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‘How??’: Woman can’t get spaghetti sauce color out of her Tupperware—even with a brush. Then she tries the paper towel method

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

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‘That don’t add up’: Man starts up 2019 Chevy Equinox. Why does it say its last update was 1970?

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

Melody Heald

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‘I am begging you’: Customer buys bean, rice, and cheese burritos at Trader Joe’s. Then she issues a warning

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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‘It’s a really weird order’: Woman gets 4 wrong Domino’s orders. Then wrong DoorDash order. Then a car dealership calls

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Least harmless but most hilarious way to make someone mad’: Ford Bronco Sport cuts off woman in traffic. Then she find a clever trick to get even

‘They didn’t even throw away the pan’: Cracker Barrel server finds something unusual in the biscuit batter. Then it gets baked into the meal

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