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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

woman and friend dressed as dog (l) woman and friend dressed as dog with THAT ONE SOUND FROM TIKTOK logo (c) woman and friend dressed as dog (r)

We have literally no words for this inescapable, freaky new dog song

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

Melody Heald

Woman goes ‘secret shopping’ at Costco, is asked to spy on sample givers

‘I don’t want anyone to get in trouble’: Secret shopper heads to Costco. She gets asked to spy on the sample givers

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

Customer blasts hometown store for suddenly ditching free drink refills.

‘I hope this reaches McDonald’s’: Customer blasts hometown Micky D’s for no free drink refills. What’s happening?

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

HVAC expert dines at Olive Garden. Then he pulls out his thermometer

‘I need to talk to the manager’: HVAC expert dines at Olive Garden. Then he pulls out his thermometer

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Taco Bell customer says drive-thru worker still rounded up after she said ‘no’ to donating

‘I’m not donating, OK?’: Taco Bell customer says drive-thru worker still rounded up after she said ‘no’ to donating

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman gets refund for Chipotle bowl after it’s already made

‘Can I get a refund? I don’t want that’: Woman gets refund for Chipotle bowl after it’s already made

Chili’s customers have to eat rice their with hands after being told there is no silverware

‘They couldn’t have told you BEFORE you ordered?’: Chili’s customers have to eat rice with their hands after being told there is no silverware

Customers think Chipotle is now trying to be generous with portions amid ‘boycott’

‘Keep boycotting. 4 days isn’t enough’: Customers think Chipotle is now trying to be generous with portions amid ‘boycott’

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

Woman shares trick for paying off a car loan

‘Is this not common sense?’: Woman shares trick for paying off a car loan

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

woman shares her hack to avoiding ‘trickflation’ at Costco

‘They think they’re slick’: Viewers divided after woman shares her hack to avoiding ‘trickflation’ at Costco

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

Walmart closes self-checkout, so shopper checks out at pharmacy

‘You think I’m gonna pay $5 a month?’: Walmart closes self-checkout, so shopper checks out at pharmacy. It backfires

Mechanic shows how to change your own brakes

‘Bros rotors looked fine’: Mechanic shows how to change your own brakes with an AutoZone run. Is it worth it?

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

Publix shopper shares how you can get ‘expensive’ ice cream like Talenti, Magnum for just $0.66

‘Oh I need to stock up!’: Publix shopper shares how you can get ‘expensive’ ice cream like Talenti, Magnum for just $0.66

Customer shares $4 Walgreens dupe for $12 Sephora product—and the dupe is 5x bigger

‘They’re the same exact thing’: Customer shares $4 Walgreens dupe for $12 Sephora product—and the dupe is 5x bigger

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

Natasha Dubash

Barista shares why customers should ‘never come’ to his coffee shop

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