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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

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‘We’ve done several side-by-side blind taste tests’: Expert reveals off-brand alcohol that tastes ‘identical’ to Crown Royal—but is $8 cheaper

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

Nina Hernandez

2 panel image. On the left is a close up of a person's mouth with their tongue sticking out. On the right, a glass of whiskey being poured.

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‘These are the 5 bottles you need’: Expert shares why you should drink Tullamore Dew, Old Grand-Dad

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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Tennessee senator who peed himself during DUI stop got frequent campaign cash from booze industry

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‘Why on Earth did you not call the police immediately?’: BJ’s Restaurant customers say IDs were confiscated. They are 23

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘What was it before?’: Man drinks Copper Club canned cocktail. Then he peels back the label

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

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‘By design’: Walmart shopper complains about placement of barcodes on Miller Lite, other beer packs. Viewers are torn

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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‘I thought Home Depot buckets’: Applebee’s customer accuses the Boozy Buckets of false advertising

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘They ran us up with the spooky drinks’: Woman goes to Applebee’s for $1 Halloween drinks. It backfires

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘Can we sue them?’: Customer claims Olive Garden served an alcoholic drink to her recovering alcoholic sister. But is it true?

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‘Maybe think twice’: Man issues warning about the Oh Snap! Cranberry Sweeties

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

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Bartender calls out customers who ask for lice ice, shows what you’re really getting

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‘You guys are not getting it’: Bartender calls out customers who ask for light ice, shows what you’re really getting

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

Customer issues warning after learning this secret about Tito’s Vodka

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‘No more Tito’s’: Customer issues warning after learning this alleged secret about Tito’s Vodka

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‘NOT THEM TRYING TO PLAY US’: Customers catch bartender charging them for Casamigos after they order 1800

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

Braden Bjella

Man spends his 20th birthday at Texas Roadhouse.

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‘When you tell your waitress’: Man spends his 20th birthday at Texas Roadhouse. There’s just one problem

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Sober woman says she was served alcohol after ordering non-alcoholic beverage, gaslit by server about it

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