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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

‘Brother ew!’: TikTokers are shook in this grimace-worthy trend. Here are its controversial origins

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘If Emo Brunch comes in your area, do not do it’: Austin Emo Brunch attendee says she was scammed

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

Woman wearing band tee says man asked her to name 3 songs. She’s in the band

‘​​I don’t know how i should feel about this..’: Woman wearing band tee says man asked her to name 3 songs. She’s in the band

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

Man says this 2004 Lexus that once sold for $75,000 is still nicer than anything else on the market

‘To think I paid $12,000 for this’: Man says this 2004 Lexus that once sold for $75,000 is still nicer than anything else on the market

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic issues warning to Chevrolet drivers about their engines

‘Constant problems, insane mistakes’: Mechanic issues warning to drivers about this one engine

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

Natasha Dubash

Dollar General customer says worker accused her of stealing items from self-checkout

‘They were going to issue a warrant for my arrest’: Dollar General customer says worker accused her of stealing items from self-checkout

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

Customer blasts Lowe's when he discovers moldy lumber

‘It’s a health hazard’: Customer blasts Lowe’s when he discovers moldy lumber

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

Chipotle customer exposes hack for getting free drinks without asking for a water cup

‘I knew I wasn’t the only one that did this’: Chipotle customer exposes hack for getting free drinks without asking for a water cup

Customer orders a 'stacked lobe.' Piercer warns it means something else

‘I promise you there is already a name for it’: Customer orders a ‘triangle piercing.’ Piercer warns it means something else

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

Woman gets trapped in elevator because someone held the door open

‘I would’ve panicked’: Woman gets trapped in elevator because someone held the door open

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dealership worker reveals what happens when a car just doesn't sell

‘Nissan dealership still has a bunch of brand new 2023s’: Dealership worker reveals what happens when a car just doesn’t sell

Woman shares trick to understand warning lights on car’s dashboard

‘I don’t need a man now’: Woman shares trick to understand warning lights on car’s dashboard

Cybertruck powers a whole gas station after tornado in Houston

‘I’m just wondering how he’s getting home after’: Cybertruck powers a whole gas station after tornado in Houston

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

Melody Heald

Woman shares PSA about the jewelry in the jewelry case at TJ Maxx

‘I was today years old’: Woman shares PSA about the jewelry in the jewelry case at T.J. Maxx

Woman says job interviewer asked her ‘what was wrong’ with her teeth

TikTok

‘Brother ew!’: TikTokers are shook in this grimace-worthy trend. Here are its controversial origins

‘If Emo Brunch comes in your area, do not do it’: Austin Emo Brunch attendee says she was scammed

‘I don’t know how i should feel about this..’: Woman wearing band tee says man asked her to name 3 songs. She’s in the band

‘To think I paid $12,000 for this’: Man says this 2004 Lexus that once sold for $75,000 is still nicer than anything else on the market

‘Constant problems, insane mistakes’: Mechanic issues warning to drivers about this one engine

‘They were going to issue a warrant for my arrest’: Dollar General customer says worker accused her of stealing items from self-checkout

‘It’s a health hazard’: Customer blasts Lowe’s when he discovers moldy lumber

‘I knew I wasn’t the only one that did this’: Chipotle customer exposes hack for getting free drinks without asking for a water cup

‘I promise you there is already a name for it’: Customer orders a ‘triangle piercing.’ Piercer warns it means something else

‘I would’ve panicked’: Woman gets trapped in elevator because someone held the door open

‘Nissan dealership still has a bunch of brand new 2023s’: Dealership worker reveals what happens when a car just doesn’t sell

‘I don’t need a man now’: Woman shares trick to understand warning lights on car’s dashboard

‘I’m just wondering how he’s getting home after’: Cybertruck powers a whole gas station after tornado in Houston

‘I was today years old’: Woman shares PSA about the jewelry in the jewelry case at T.J. Maxx

‘I would call hr and I’m not even that typa person’: Woman says job interviewer asked her ‘what was wrong’ with her teeth

TikTok

‘Brother ew!’: TikTokers are shook in this grimace-worthy trend. Here are its controversial origins

‘If Emo Brunch comes in your area, do not do it’: Austin Emo Brunch attendee says she was scammed

‘​​I don’t know how i should feel about this..’: Woman wearing band tee says man asked her to name 3 songs. She’s in the band

‘To think I paid $12,000 for this’: Man says this 2004 Lexus that once sold for $75,000 is still nicer than anything else on the market

‘Constant problems, insane mistakes’: Mechanic issues warning to drivers about this one engine

‘They were going to issue a warrant for my arrest’: Dollar General customer says worker accused her of stealing items from self-checkout

‘It’s a health hazard’: Customer blasts Lowe’s when he discovers moldy lumber

‘I knew I wasn’t the only one that did this’: Chipotle customer exposes hack for getting free drinks without asking for a water cup

‘I promise you there is already a name for it’: Customer orders a ‘triangle piercing.’ Piercer warns it means something else

‘I would’ve panicked’: Woman gets trapped in elevator because someone held the door open

‘Nissan dealership still has a bunch of brand new 2023s’: Dealership worker reveals what happens when a car just doesn’t sell

‘I don’t need a man now’: Woman shares trick to understand warning lights on car’s dashboard

‘I’m just wondering how he’s getting home after’: Cybertruck powers a whole gas station after tornado in Houston

‘I was today years old’: Woman shares PSA about the jewelry in the jewelry case at T.J. Maxx

‘I would call hr and I’m not even that typa person’: Woman says job interviewer asked her ‘what was wrong’ with her teeth

‘I don’t know how i should feel about this..’: Woman wearing band tee says man asked her to name 3 songs. She’s in the band