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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Tell them you’re my dad’: Woman gets ‘overcharged’ by the mechanic. So, she recruits her Uber driver to talk to him

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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‘It’s been 90 minutes, and the store is literally closing’: Customer goes to Menchie’s for ‘$5 Fill Your Cup’ deal. Then worker sees what kind of cup he brings (updated)

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘He loves it so much’: Woman eats with her cat because a viral video suggests ‘it means so much to them.’ It’s not just her

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

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‘Can y’all guess?’: Mechanic puts 2 GMC Denalis on lifts and looks for the problem. He discovers they have the same little-known issue

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‘I’ll take my chances’: Doctor warns you shouldn’t let your dog lick your face. Then he says it could cause a ‘flesh-eating disease’

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

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‘The krispy krab roll is sooo good’: Woman discovers Sprouts has $5 sushi on Wednesdays. Is it worth it?

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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‘What a crazy thing to happen!’: Woman doesn’t like $14.99 Goodwill price for these jeans. So she takes off the tag

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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‘As someone who works for Safelite, THAT AINT NORMAL!!’: Women gets windshield repaired after accident. There’s just 1 problem

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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‘Omg this is life-saving information’: Woman leaves suction cups on her window. Then her couch catches fire

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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‘Should be banned imo’: Cleaning expert warns you should never use fabric softener. Then she reveals the long-term effect on your clothes

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‘Good luck getting your car fixed’: Woman uses Direct Auto for car insurance. Then she discovers Costco has its own—and it includes all of this

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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‘Save yourself some time and some dishes’: Man gets ground beef. Then he shows how to make meatloaf in a rice cooker

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‘I would be too scared to eat em’: Kroger shopper buys Autumn Crisp grapes. Then she picks one up

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

Culture

‘Classic hunk’: Dudes are ’90s-style looksmaxxing with the men’s bob

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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