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

Natasha Dubash

Woman says Gypsy Rose Blanchard made a mistake by announcing pregnancy because of this strange law. It could affect you too

‘She should not have told anybody’: Woman says Gypsy Rose Blanchard made a mistake by announcing pregnancy because of this law. It could affect you too

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

‘The amount of chemicals to make that happen’: Man buys Nestle Drumstick frozen treat and leaves it out on the counter. It hasn’t melted after 22 hours

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic calls out Toyota dealerships' A/C repair after disgruntled driver brings it to him

‘Keeps giving him the runaround’: Mechanic calls out Toyota dealership’s A/C repair after disgruntled driver brings it to him

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

what is boots and a slick ban bun and sambas and a little red bag

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What’s up with the ‘Boots and a Slick Back Bun’ and ‘Sambas and a Little Red Bag’ TikTok trend?

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

Car salesman shares what an $18,000 car actually looks like in 2024, says it’s ‘cheapest’ in America that isn’t gray or black

‘Probably the best Nissan you can buy’: Car salesman shares what an $18,000 car actually looks like in 2024, says it’s ‘cheapest’ in America that isn’t gray or black

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

That viral ‘Gen Z boss in a mini’ video is peak corporate cringe

‘Ulta and Sephora need this too’: Viewers divided after Target imposes new teen curfew in-store

Woman buys glass airfryer with Afterpay after realizing that the counterparts test positive for lead

‘Threw out the other one!’: Woman buys glass air fryer with Afterpay after realizing that the counterparts test positive for lead

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Airbnb guest says host kept coming into her unit to do laundry in the middle of the night

‘I wasn’t anticipating having to babysit a toddler’: Airbnb guest says host kept coming into her unit to do laundry in the middle of the night

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

Braden Bjella

Mechanic reveals why Ford is really changing how it’s engines are designed

‘They want it to fail’: Mechanic reveals why Ford is really changing how its engines are designed

Houston woman tries to get Whataburger in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It backfires

‘I’d clock out expeditiously’: Houston woman tries to get Whataburger in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It backfires

Man talking(l+r), Pumping gas into car(c)

‘Will it really matter?’: Driver gets criticized for putting regular gas in 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. Here’s why

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

BMW owner tries to change oil on own car. It goes terribly wrong

‘This is why you take these to the dealer!’: BMW owner tries to change oil on own car. It goes terribly wrong

Rachel Cohen is a former trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

Man talking(l+r), Nashville Checkered cab(c)

‘If you’re a woman, seriously do not get in one’: Customer warns against Nashville Checker Cab company after driver upcharges $30, kicks him out

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

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