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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

Trader Joe’s customer avoids viral mini tote bags. Then another customer makes a strange request

‘I don’t know what’s going on’: Trader Joe’s customer avoids viral mini tote bags. Then another customer makes a strange request

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

Man issues warning on frozen burger patties after tragedy

‘That’s so sad’: Man issues warning on frozen burger patties after tragedy

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

Expert issues warning on different types of floss

‘I don’t recommend Glide’: Expert issues warning on different types of floss

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Expert says Liquid Death canned water is ‘dangerous’

‘Guess they’re telling the truth’: Expert says Liquid Death canned water is ‘dangerous.’ Is it?

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

‘I am so done defending them’: Woman blasts 2024 Chevrolet Traverse after unexpected problem with a new car

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Woman says her entire Houston subdivision installed the wrong HVAC system. Adam’s Home built it

‘Our home will not cool below 78 at 8p.m.’: Woman says her entire Houston subdivision installed the wrong HVAC system. Adam’s Homes built it

Manager exposes why she quit Dollar General

‘I am so tired of giving this company every ounce of me’: Manager exposes why she quit Dollar General

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

Man talking(l), Nissan sign(c), Mechanic installing transmission(r)

‘Word to the wise’: Mechanic warns against buying CVT transmission cars while working on a Nissan

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Bartender calls out customers who ask for lice ice, shows what you’re really getting

‘You guys are not getting it’: Bartender calls out customers who ask for light ice, shows what you’re really getting

Expert calls out Draft Kings for misleading petition at grocery store—and Bill Simmons

‘We’re willing to take this blood money’: Expert calls out DraftKings for misleading petition at grocery store—and Bill Simmons

McDonald’s customer goes into the lobby after fast-food order. She can’t believe what else is missing

‘I don’t even have ranch in here for my nuggets’: McDonald’s customer goes into the lobby after fast-food order. She can’t believe what else is missing

Woman talking(l), Child sitting in w shape from behind(r)

‘There’s gonna be nothing they can do to fix it’: Woman issues warning on why you shouldn’t sit in a ‘W shape’

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

Braden Bjella

Man’s ‘budget BMW’ shuts off 5 minutes after he picks it up from the dealership. It only has 5,000 miles

‘So average for Hyundai’: Man’s ‘budget BMW’ shuts off 5 minutes after he picks it up from the dealership. It only has 5,000 miles

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

Officer catches driver trying to use this trick to get out of parking ticket

‘Man, the things I find on this job’: Officer catches driver using this trick to get out of parking ticket. It’s a first

Shopper receives Shein order. She can’t believe what she finds inside

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