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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

‘I was logged out of all my apps. It took me 20 minutes to get back in’: Man says a stranger began talking to him on his iPhone. Then it shut down

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

Ford sign(l), Man talking(c), Truck on website(r)

‘Couldn’t pay me to drive a lightning’: Online shopper says Ford is practically ‘giving away’ certain trucks on its site. Viewers aren’t so sure

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

Mattress on car(l), Costco(c), Man pushing mattress on cart(r)

‘Desperate times comes for desperate measures’: Costco customer returns 5-year-old mattress because it got ‘uncomfortable’

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘Sick and tired of this’: Window washers clean driver’s windshield at red light. There’s just one problem

Mike Hadge

‘Lack of talent, lazy’: Simone Biles shades MyKayla Skinner after winning gold, gets blocked

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

Woman talking(l+r), Woman with receipt(c)

‘As a mom of 2 boys, I hope all restaurants start doing this’: Woman says she was charged $50 ‘unruly children’ fee at restaurant

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

Memes

How Fartbuckle inspired heartbreaking memes with his sacrifice

US Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles and Suni Lee caught planning TikToks about gold medals right after winning

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

Person covered up(L), Kombucha on shelf(c), Covered hands grabbing kombucha(r)

‘Don’t touch it. Get some oven mitts’: Do you really need protective gear to throw away old kombucha?

Costco store(l), Woman talking(c), Salmon in package(r)

‘I’m going to hold your hand while I tell you this’: Shopper says she found live worms in the salmon at Costco. Viewers say it’s common

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Three split of man dancing at Kamala Harris rally

Who is the Kendrick Lamar-spitting white boy blowing up TikTok for his Kamala Harris rally bars?

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

Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l+r), Airbnb app on phone held by hand(c)

‘He said he hasn’t owned this for years’: Airbnb guests call host 30 minutes before arriving. There’s just one problem

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman explains if you using your windshield sun shade wrong

‘In my 30 years on earth I have never seen this’: Are you using your windshield sunshade wrong?

Phone with doordash app(l), Woman making face(c), Hand pointing to dog food(r)

‘I’m not taking it out the car’: DoorDash customer orders 4 bags of pet food. Worker refuses to take it out of her car because it’s too heavy

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

TikTok