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

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l), Walmart sign(c), Woman putting food in her mouth(r)

‘This gives me the ick’: Viewers divided after Walmart shopper shares how she samples every product before buying them

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. They they notice something unusual about them

‘It’s inevitable.. people still make the cheese’: Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. Then they notice something unusual about them

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking over signs for Honda, Toyota, and Subaru

‘Not a Subaru, Honda, or Toyota there wonder why’: Expert warns against buying a new car after he’s shocked to discover these makes and models at repo auction

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

‘Drive that Kia through the dealership windows’: Woman says she bought a brand-new $45,000 Kia Sorento. It’s on transmission No. 3

McDonald's touchscreen menu(l), Man pointing to menu(c), McDonald's Arches(r)

‘I only order happy meals now’: Customer reveals how McDonald’s is ‘tricking’ customers into spending more money with touchscreen menus

Mechanic proves why they swear off driving Hyundai and Kia

‘It’s not due for an oil service even now’: Mechanic proves why they swear off driving Hyundai and Kia

Expert shares his top 3 most unreliable cars. Viewers have thoughts

‘Rogues are trash’: Expert shares his top 3 most unreliable cars. Viewers have thoughts

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

Mechanic reveals trick for making sure your engine burns through less gas

‘Nissan engine I guess’: Mechanic reveals trick for making sure your engine burns through less gas

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

Apple customer issues warning after 2-year-old MacBook lost all her data

‘It’ll be a $1,000 for a repair’: Woman issues warning after 2-year-old MacBook lost all her data. She can’t believe Apple’s response

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

McDonald's customer orders a side of bacon for $1.99. Then she opens the box

‘I’m gonna need answers’: McDonald’s customer orders a side of bacon for $1.99. Then she opens the box

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

Mechanic can’t believe the issue he notices on this Subaru

‘It shouldn’t be having issues like this’: Mechanic can’t believe the issue he notices on this Subaru. It only has 30,000 miles

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

Dollarama shopper demands 'rude' workers to start bagging customer's groceries

‘Is that not part of their job?’: Dollarama shopper demands ‘rude’ workers to start bagging customer’s groceries

Woman warns against Mielle products after experience with hair growth oil

‘My hair has been coming out in clumps’: Woman warns against Mielle products after experience with hair growth oil

eriyaki sauce is only 2 ingredients--and it may be cheaper to make at home

‘Where was this the other day when i ran out’: People are realizing teriyaki sauce is only 2 ingredients—and it may be cheaper to make at home

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Man says UPS 'destroyed' $12K exhaust for Lamborghini

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