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

Mars Ramos

Customer says nail salon overcharged, forced her into $270 mani-pedi

‘This is why I stopped getting my nails done’: Customer says nail salon overcharged, forced her into $270 mani-pedi (updated)

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

Landlord claims he lost tenant’s rent check. She catches him in a lie

‘KEEP A COPY OF THE RECEIPT’: Landlord claims he lost tenant’s rent check. She catches him in a lie

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Taco Bell customer says she was almost charged $28 for a Baja Blast

‘I thought she was being sarcastic’: Taco Bell customer says she was almost charged $28 for a Baja Blast

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Garbage truck driver reveals he can see every item you put in your trash with special camera

‘We see everything’: Garbage truck driver reveals he can see every item you put in your trash with special camera

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘Toyota financial?’: Dealership salesman reveals what the bank that you’re financing with says about you

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

Woman issues warning on American Girl dolls after getting hers from storage

‘How does this even happen?’: Woman issues warning on American Girl dolls after getting hers from storage

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

Coachella attendee shares negative experience she had with singer, calls her a real-life ‘Regina George’

‘This is so validating’: Viewers are divided after Coachella attendee shares negative experience she had with singer, calls her a real-life ‘Regina George’

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

Braden Bjella

Woman says she was asked to tip $84 for Target order after paying for $49 subscription

‘You shouldn’t have to pay for the service AND the tip!’: Woman says she was asked to tip $84 for Target order after paying for $49 subscription

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

Mechanic 1 talking(l), Hyundai(c), Mechanic 2 talking(r)

‘If no one gets Hyundais & Chevys for us to fix what r we gonna do?’: Mechanics weigh in on if you should buy these 11 makes and models

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

Melody Heald

Woman speculates this is what’s going on with Starbucks’ new, weird concoctions

‘That is an inside job. They are trying to take Starbucks down’: Woman speculates this is what’s going on with Starbucks’ new, weird concoctions

Woman talking(l+r), Walmart storefront(c)

‘It’s all a scam’: Woman shares why you should always round up when making purchases in-store after being asked at Walmart self-checkout. But there’s a catch

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

Elf Foundation not locked up(l), Woman smiling(c), Locked up foundation(r)

‘This stereotype needs to stop!’: Walmart shopper notices that e.l.f. Cosmetics products are locked up depending on foundation shade

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

‘I get unlimited ’90s supermarket sweep’: Samsung TV owner shows they come with thousands of free channels. It backfires

‘Not me watching this entire video like I’m about to go fix some stuff’: Mechanic shows which tools you can buy at Harbor Freight to cover most of your at-home car fixes

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

Amara Thomas

Walmart sign(l), Woman talking(c), Chicken label(r)

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