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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

2 panel image: A salad in a container and the Panera restaurant exterior.

‘Expensive hospital food’: Woman calls out Panera Bread for $10 Caesar salad. Then she opens the dressing

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

‘Ulta literally has the worst reward system’: Ulta worker can’t input coupon at checkout. Then she says it’s a ‘daily occurrence’

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

Main Character of the Week: The woman who shared the secret to prevent balding

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

Plumber knocks on door(l) Woman shares story of what was found on her basement(l) stairway leading to basement door(r)

‘You will never guess’: Plumber goes in woman’s basement. He can’t believe what he finds

Toyota Rav4 Hybrid(l) Woman asks if she should trade in her vehicle(c) Toyota Dealer Logo on building(r)

‘Dated and expensive’: Woman contemplates trading her car in for a Toyota RAV4 hybrid. Then she asks if viewers recommend them

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

Melody Heald

3 panel image: a person explains and holds up a cup of ice cream, the Dairy Queen sign, and a dog looking confused.

‘I just am confused. I thought that they were free’: Dairy Queen customer asks for pup cup. Then the worker rings her up for $2.71

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

‘It’s crumbling out’: Woman buys brand-new Winston Homebuilders house. Then she walks on the flooring

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

2 panel image: the Texas Roadhouse sign and a person explaining.

‘Not meant to be eaten’: Texas Roadhouse server puts new Cactus Blossom and shrimp cocktail on top of display case. Then she walks by again

2 panel image: on the left a person explains and on the right is a person holding a phone with the Hinge logo on it.

‘Cried the second he left the car’: Woman goes on date. Then they spot something strange on the side of the road

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

Nina Hernandez

3 panel image: in the middle is a person explaining and on the sides are scenes recorded from her dash cam.

‘Ever wonder what they say about you?’: Woman takes her Jeep Wrangler into the dealership. Then she catches the worker on her dashcam

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

Screenshot of Tiktok user @littlemachine89; Photo of Dealership technicians working under a car.

‘I paid $300 for the running boards’: Woman drops off her Toyota Highlander for routine job. Then the dealership calls her the next day and says it’ll be $1,200

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

‘There are witnesses‘: Woman goes on a date with a Tinder worker. Then 2 women at the restaurant step in to ask her something

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

Braden Bjella

‘I bet you didn’t know this’: Expert grabs $10 mold testing kit at Home Depot. Then they issue 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

2 panel image: a person explains and the Uber Eats logo on a phone.

‘Y’all allowing her to deliver with a 63% satisfaction rate?’: Uber Eats driver takes picture of food at customer’s house. Then she runs off with it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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