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Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“Let’s see what the AI system thinks I have in my fridge”: Woman buys Samsung Bespoke fridge with high-tech AI system. Now she’s sharing why she has buyer’s remorse

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

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“Not netflix swooping in to save the day”: American Airlines passenger accidentally leaves iPad on plane. He gets Netflix involved when the employee responds like this

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“Ruined my fridge”: Woman uses Bar Keepers Friend to clean fridge. Then she inspects her fridge when it’s done

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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“What the helly”: Woman buys lettuce at Costco. Then she shows how she keeps it fresh for 2 months

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“I was very caught off guard”: Woman owns a small business. Then she gets a call from U.S. customs and border patrol—now she’s issuing a warning

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

Braden Bjella

“Twice in three months”: Woman buys a brand-new Chevy. After 200 miles, the check engine light comes on… again

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“I thought you guys were lying”: Customer tries airport ticket hack. Then she scores 2 tickets to Miami for $100

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

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“This would send me into psychosis”: Woman gets into Uber ride. Then the driver starts playing AI versions of songs with her name

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“I’ve experienced that”: Woman visits dentist’s office. Then she gets the upsell at checkout

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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Culture

Viral theory stating millennial women are the first generation who are fine being single sparks debate: “The juice isn’t worth the squeeze”

“Check this out”: Woman shops at PetSmart. Then she takes a closer look at her receipt

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Viral Politics

Nurse trolls right-wingers with a kindness-coded bible reading on TikTok: “I don’t know, sounds pretty liberal”

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“We would have never known”: Couple takes truck into AutoNation Toyota dealership for oil change. Then they look under the vehicle

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

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“Is this the secret Krabby Patty formula?”: Man sues David Protein bars after company’s alleged attempt to monopolize this ingredient

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.

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