Main Header Menu

Become a subscriber today to get unlimited access

Thanks for reading!

Register to continue

The Daily Dot

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

Home Depot Store, Green and yellow lawn mower

‘Home Depot is not allowed’: Expert says buyer beware for buying John Deere mowers at Home Depot. Here’s the truth

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

2 image split. Back of man's head in bed with caption that reads: "My boyfriend's gonna have the best wake up call when I have his Tinder plastered on the TV" on the left. Tinder on phone screen on right.

‘I did this to my ex’: Woman catches her man on Tinder. Then she uses the TV for revenge

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

Mars Ramos

2 image split. Woman in car with air quote in hand on left. Chipotle on right.

‘Why?’: Woman tries to order cheese quesadilla at Chipotle. Then she learns the real reason it’s online only

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

Braden Bjella

Poorly opened Philadelphia Cream cheese package, and unopened package of Philadelphia cream Cheese

‘You didn’t open it right’: Woman demands answers after buying, opening block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Should you buy the block or tub?

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

2 image split. Man looking at camera on left. Screwdriver in hand on right.

‘Maybe you don’t want to know’: Man tries to get rid of dead spots on his lawn. Then he tries the screwdriver test

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

Melody Heald

Women in the car pointing finger, Black Crumbl Cookies Signage

‘Crumbl, please explain’: Woman pays for Crumbl cookie. Then she takes a bite

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 of people talking on camera and one person getting doused with water.

Culture

USC Speak Your Mind: The new viral challenge that’s part ice bucket, part emotional breakdown

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

‘Christianity is making a comeback’: Is Lowe’s closing its stores? Here’s what we know

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘It’s still a ton of meat’: Arby’s customer buys half-pound roast beef sandwich. Then they weigh the meat

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

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @kfesteryga of Kim Kardashian's grape display; Center: Screenshot of Tiktok user @kfesteryga with the caption "Kardashian's using food as a prop to prop up luxury food"; Screenshot from Tiktok user @kfesteryga of Khloe Kardashian's birthday cake on top of a structure of cake mix boxes.

The rise of foodcore: How fashion brands are turning groceries into luxury

Photo of an American Flag, a Social Security Card, and a $100 bill

‘There are some exceptions here’: The Social Security Administration is issuing payments that can reach up to $5,108. Here’s how to know if you’re getting a check

Annoyed Women Laying under her car, Ford Bronco, and same annoyed women pointing at Ford Bronco

‘My BMWs would never’: Woman crawls under Ford Bronco to change her oil. Then she takes a closer look at the oil pan

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @donnitta_renee; Right: Screenshot from Tiktok user @donnitta_renee on an airplane with the caption "I would've screamed how she stabbed me....that'll get someone's attention quick"

‘Get up lady, and get your kids!’: Passenger loses it after kid stabs her with fork with no parents in sight

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Women holding angus burger meat patties, Walmart store

‘Don’t buy meat from them’: Walmart shopper buys Angus Beef Burgers. Then she takes a closer look at the fine print

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

hand holding Chevrolet key with a keytag, and Chevrolet store

TikTok