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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

2 panel image: a microwave oven on the left and a person explaining on the right.

‘For you people trying to become an adult’: Man takes the front panel off his microwave. Then he learns they have filters (updated)

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

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @justanotherbmwtech of the underside of a Lexus; Right: Photo of a Lexus; Caption: Titkok comment from Tyler Tvirus that reads "Can't you see, that's a damn homemade skid plate? [crying laughing emoji]".

‘Walmart skid plate option’: Driver’s Lexus is leaking. The mechanic can’t believe the customer’s DIY fix

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

‘My WORST nightmare’: Woman has disgusting experience with fellow Delta Airlines passenger. Then Delta offers her this

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

3 panel image: left to right- a person explains, in the middle the instacart on a phone, and a person reaches into a bag.

‘That’s actually a crime’: Instacart customer receives order. Then she realizes all the food is covered in this strange liquid

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

‘I had to quit’: Walmart shopper notices Fairlife Core Power shakes are $4.88 apiece. Now viewers are worried about what’s in them

Screenshots from Tiktok user @victorshack of the engine, side and under the hood of a Texas Edition Chevy Silverado.

‘My Honda Accord has a bigger engine’: Expert services Texas Edition, 4WD Chevrolet Silverado. Then he looks under the hood

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

3 panel image: left to right - two people sit, a person leans forward, and a person tries on a cowboy hat.

Culture

The comeback of lavender marriages: TikTok, taxes, and tired singles

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Screenshot from Netflix's Adolescence Official Trailer; Screenshot of Tiktok user @rchlprker with the caption "HOW to discuss the Red Pill Pipeline with your sons.."

She ‘de-pilled’ her son: Mom goes viral for calmly dismantling her son’s red pill logic, one question at a time

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

Braden Bjella

‘The possibilities are terrifying’: 23andMe files for bankruptcy. Then an expert warns you should delete all your data

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 image split. Hokas being cut in half on left. Hokas on shoebox on right.

‘My $59 ASICS work great’: Expert reveals whether $170 Hokas are worth it. Then he slices them open

Rebecca Leib

Screenshot from Tiktok user @mel.jpeg; Screenshot from Tiktok user @terhorrible

Memes

The viral ‘Shoebody Bop’ meme is giving Adult Swim, ADHD panic, and maybe…satanism?

2 image split. Man eating pizza on left. Lexus dealership sign on right.

‘Every Saturday for a free lunch’: Driver goes to Lexus dealership for Pizza Hut, Snickers Ice Cream, Coke. Is the free food unlimited?

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

Nina Hernandez

2 image split. Woman talking on left. Mazda car on right.

‘MAZDA CX-5!!!!!!’: Woman realizes she needs to buy a new car. Then she asks viewers what the best car for girls is

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

McDonalds Meal(l) Mcdonalds Sign(c) Man shares secret menu order from mcdonalds(r)

‘It was $8, man’: McDonald’s customer orders ‘Crunchy Double’ off the ‘Secret Menu.’ Then he reveals if it’s worth the hype

Ford Sanders is an Independent Journalist and content creator based in Austin, TX. He has built a platform of over 100,000 people who he consistently shares the news, daily vlogs and other content with.
Prior to doing content full time, Ford Sanders joined the KVUE News team in October of 2022 as an on-air reporter/multiskilled journalist. He is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he earned a degree in journalism and electronic media.
Before KVUE News, he was working in Louisville, Kentucky. There, he covered stories ranging from devastating floods across eastern Kentucky to the federal investigation into the Breonna Taylor case involving the indictments of four Louisville Metro Police Department officers.
Prior to his time in Louisville, Ford reported in eastern North Carolina, covering a variety of topics and breaking news across the Innerbanks and Outerbanks. He also reported for WVLT News in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a digital reporter/content producer while in college. He parted ways with the company when he was offered an internship with CBS News in New York City and CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.
Prior to his time at WVLT News, Ford lived in Prague, Czech Republic, for the summer of 2019 and worked as an international fellow with Transitions Online News and Reuters. Ford is excited to be in Central Texas and is happy to know it&#8217;s an easy flight away from his hometown in Tennessee.

Ford Sanders

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @juliairvinn; Right: A red arrow pointing to a hole in the wall from @juliairvinn's Tiktok.

TikTok