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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

The birth and early death of the Demure meme

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

Braden Bjella

Kia logo(l), Man talking(c), Hyundai logo(r)

‘Temu quality’: Man who’s worked in car industry for 15 years shares how customers get ‘fooled’ by Hyundai and Kia

‘We know the truth now’: Man questions why the Pizza Hut personal pan pizza and large pizza taste different

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

Pregnant shopper says she was asked to leave items at self-checkout line to go to office after making simple mistake

‘I got banned for a month’: Pregnant shopper says she was asked to leave items at self-checkout line to go to office after making simple mistake

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

Honda EV driver says her hybrid won’t blow cold air while she’s in Park

‘They have the worst AC on the market’: Honda HEV driver says her hybrid won’t blow cold air while she’s in Park

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

Dentist warns against using whitening toothpastes, claims it’s worsening your teeth

‘Even Crest?’: Dentist warns against using whitening toothpaste, claims it worsens your teeth

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 reminds Wendy’s customers to be nice to drive-thru attendants after interaction with worker over Frosty

‘It’s so small’: Woman reminds Wendy’s customers to be nice to drive-thru attendants after interaction with worker over Frosty

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

Nina Hernandez

Tesla Customer mentions long wait times for charging

‘Why do people that can’t afford homes buying teslas?’: Viewers divided after warning against buying Tesla

Expert says you’re probably using hydrogen peroxide wrong

‘Had a patient putting it in his EYE today’: Expert says you’re probably using hydrogen peroxide wrong

Man shares hack to input worker’s discount code at grocery checkout.

‘At Kroger, all 7s is the generic employee code’: Man shares hack to input worker’s discount code at grocery checkout. Is it illegal?

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

Mom says hackers posted wild videos to her TV, listened to family’s private conversations

‘Xfinity knew about it and laughed in our face’: Mom says hackers posted wild videos to her TV, listened to family’s private conversations

Lexus driver shocked at cost for oil change that was supposed to be complimentary

‘Do I look stupid?’: Lexus driver shocked at cost for oil change that was supposed to be complimentary

Walmart shopper accuses store of false advertising after saying it ‘baked’ too much bread

‘They gaslight us into thinking they actually bake that bread’: Walmart shopper accuses store of false advertising after saying it ‘baked’ too much bread

‘I was wrong. I thought that was common sense’: Expert shares front-loading washer tip. Viewers can’t believe how many people don’t know this

Mom roasts parents who put their children’s names on school supplies

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