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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

How to use the iPhone “I’m getting pulled over” shortcut

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

Left: Diet coke in a mug with overlay reading, "Overheard someone call a Diet Coke a 'fridge cigarette' and nothing's been more true to me since" Right: Woman drinking diet coke

Culture

“Fridge cigarette” perfectly describes a Diet Coke, according to TikTok

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

“The SPF 50 you’re applying is SPF 4”: Study tests 20 popular sunscreens with SPF 50. But 16 of them failed

Woman stands outside of Circle K, stunned over Bonnaroo festival cancellation.

“She paid for this, she can be upset”: Bonnaroo Music Festival-goers spotted crying in Circle K parking after it gets canceled, sparking divisive reactions

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Singer Nezza gets told she can’t sing the Spanish Star Spangled Banner at the LA Dodger stadium. She does it anyway

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Everyone suddenly wants to drink matcha out of a Weck jar

White Boy Tyler on Carnival Cruise singing Keith Sweat

Viral Carnival Cruise karaoke turns “White Boy Tyler” into TikTok’s latest icon

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

Braden Bjella

“Looks like you just baked yourself $1 million”: Shopper makes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. Then they take a closer look, spot shards of glass

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

“This is up there with that girl singing on the flight”: Couple’s elaborate pregnancy announcement on flight goes viral. Viewers have mixed feelings about it

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman buys $90 Dolce & Gabbana perfume from T.J. Maxx. Then she finds a used cologne inside

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

Hershey Symphony bar containing an unknown material. A woman puts her hand up to her neck, shocked.

“Get tested and sue”: Woman buys Hershey’s Symphony chocolate bar. Then she finds something strange when she’s almost done eating it

“What did you expect”: Woman buys $800 dress from LoveShackFancy. Then she sees how it was delivered

Target storefront, Woman with glasses, and an image of the inside of a Target store's clothing section.

“If she has time to record, she has time to fold!!”: Target manager sends worker video of “disappointing” clothing section on her day off

Woman holds up phone with the Uber app, showing that her driver is driving to their Airbnb without them.

“This is a whole other level of petty”: Woman orders Uber. Then the driver goes to her Airbnb without her after she refuses to pay him extra

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

Orange button-up shirt with a triangle-shaped piece of cloth sewn into the corner. A man in a green shirt. The outside of a Costco location.

TikTok