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

Braden Bjella

Pizza delivery driver says people just aren't tipping for deliveries anymore

‘Am I the only one tipping 20% every time?’: Pizza delivery driver says people just aren’t tipping for deliveries anymore

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Tenant leaves ‘anonymous’ review for apartment complex. Then they confront her about it

‘I got a 3,000-word email back’: Tenant leaves ‘anonymous’ review for apartment complex. Then they confront her about it

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Porsche driver reveals exactly why she’s decided to sell her ‘dream car’

‘This is a big issue people don’t think about when buying a luxury brand’: Porsche driver reveals why she’s decided to sell her ‘dream car’

Ford Flex mechanic can’t believe what happens when starts the car

‘Crank’s up fine’: Ford Flex mechanic can’t believe what happens when he starts the car. What’s causing this?

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.

Angela Andaloro

16 funny interactions between DoorDashers and customers

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

Customer calls out McDonald's for charging for bags

‘Tray comes in handy at home’: Customer calls out McDonald’s for charging for to-go bags. So he walks off with the tray

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 buys Twisted Tea, finds something unusual at the bottom of the can

‘Never drinking those again’: Customer buys Twisted Tea, finds something unusual at the bottom of the can

Mechanic shares how to tell if you have found a good mechanic in a new city

‘No. 1 is Google reviews’: Mechanic shares how to tell if you have found a good mechanic in a new city

customer says she was a victim of Owala 'lid swapping

‘As a Target worker it’s a struggle’: Customer says she was a victim of Owala ‘lid swapping.’ What is it?

Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refused to eat it

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

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

Driver suddenly notices her car only takes minimum 91 octane gas. She's been using 89 all this time

‘Why does it matter?’: G Wagon Driver suddenly realizes her car only takes premium gas. She’s been using 89-grade this whole time

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Former Walmart 'floor walker' reveals how they target up to 200 people a day

‘We follow you into the store’: Former Walmart ‘floor walker’ reveals how they target up to 200 people a day

Driver warns against Enterprise Rent-a-Car after they allegedly tried to scam her

‘I no longer rent from that company’: Driver warns against Enterprise Rent-a-Car after they allegedly tried to scam her

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

Worker tries applying for a part-time shift at Amazon

‘Y’all got to stop ordering that same day shipping’: Worker tries applying for a part-time shift at Amazon. The schedule is 84 hours a week

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

Homeowner says HOA increased her fees to build a park.

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