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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

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

Braden Bjella

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

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‘What’s happening?’: Man takes keys out of ignition on his Chevrolet truck, disconnects DieHard battery. Then the engine keeps running

Screenshots from X users @lisalee6789 and @neil778027 of TikToks from Chinese creators with the captions "has asked me about the cost of living here in China" and "They Robbed You".

‘They rob you blind and you thank them for it’: While Americans argue about tariffs, Chinese influencers are bragging about how good they have it on TikTok

women with red hair sharing tips, lowe's home improvement warehouse store

‘I spent $500-plus on U-Haul’: Woman reveals little-known Lowe’s moving hack. Here’s how you can save

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

Man pointing while holding blue sponges, and women washing dishes with a sponge

‘Get rid of the sponges’: Expert says traditional dish sponges are ‘toxic’ and transfer bacteria to your dishes. Then he shows what to use instead

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. Woman opening bottle on left. Golf ball on tee on right.

‘Easy money’: Golf cart worker says customer brought his side chick to course. Then his wife asks for a favor

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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