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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Woman shares update on status of Forever21(l) Forever 21 Building(r)

‘She said this time it’s for real’: Woman walks into Forever21. Then the worker tells her something shocking

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

2 panel image: on the left is a home with keys in front, and on the right, a person explains.

‘Is the inspector not supposed to tell you this??’: Woman purchases new home. She didn’t expect this to come with it

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

Woman talking(l), Creepy hands coming out of closet(r)

‘I believe him’: Mom tucks in her 3-year-old son. Then he asks if she can ‘make the monster go away’

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

2 panel image showing you a car and a person pointing at it. Text over says: This is not a normal Elantra!

‘I’m putting this car on the map’: Man buys new Hyundai Elantra N. There’s just one problem

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

2 panel image: the exterior of a Trader Joe's sign on the left and a display case of eggs on the right.

‘This is why I fear eggs’: Shopper buys eggs at Trader Joe’s. Then they find this 21 days later

pouring wine on glass cup(l) Texas RoadHouse Restaurant Front(c) Woman wearing bright pink sharing what she ordered at Texas Roadhouse(r)

‘This is educational’: Texas Roadhouse customer orders a glass of wine. Then she sees the pour

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

‘I KNEW this had to exist somewhere!’: Woman shows off all-glass air fryer. Is it really better for you than stainless steel?

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

Melody Heald

woman shares what happened when she went to a restaurant(l) iPhone on Credit card reader using apple pay(r)

‘We only have Apple Pay’: Couple gets the bill at restaurant. Then they find out they can’t pay

man shares feature he figured out from dishwasher(l)Dishwasher in modern blue kitchen(r)

‘I just have to try it’: Man does the dishes. Then he discovers he’s been loading the dishwasher wrong forever

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

‘I feel betrayed’: Shopper warns how Target is ‘scamming’ customers who shop in stores

Screenshot of Tiktok user @thechristopherpearce; Photo of a Jeep Wrangler on a beach.

‘There’s no way to turn [it] off’: Expert says Jeep owners are being spammed with ads. He reveals why it’s a ‘safety hazard’

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

Amazon driver with text "aint no way amazon is making us wear this"(l), Amazon prime van(r)

‘I feel like if I walk away too far from the van, it’s gonna shock me’: Amazon worker says all drivers have to wear this now. Here’s how it’ll impact your deliveries

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

Dryer vehicle(l) GE brand(c) Woman shares why she won't use GE Brand(r)

‘My next washer will be a Speed Queen’: Woman’s GE washer and dryer combo breaks after 3 months. Then the GE technician tells her this

Screenshot of Tiktok user @xotaytay12; Photo of a TJ Maxx exterior.

‘Real Maxxinistas been knew’: Woman says you’ve been shopping at T.J. Maxx wrong this whole time. Here’s the ‘right’ way to do it

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

Mars Ramos

Screenshot of Tiktok user @clipsofisa; A Photo of a parking attendant giving a ticket.

TikTok