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Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

screenshot of luigi mangione character in the sims 4 with chief of mischief trait

‘Sims 4’ players are creating Luigi Mangione characters to play with—complete with thick eyebrows and an orange jumpsuit

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

The never-ending RFK Jr. misinformation cycle 

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

Two panel design with an image of a stack of christmas sweaters, next to an image of a Children's Place

‘Not even the kids is safe’: The Children’s Place shopper shocked at this Christmas sweater for 7-year-old girls

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

Two panel design with a person holding up a coach bag with text reading "what type of packaging is this", next to an image of a Coach store

‘I demand an explanation’: Shopper demands answers after paying $300 and seeing state of new Coach bag, how it’s packaged

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

3 panel image, on the sides we see a person talking in their car, text over says, "Should I be worried??" In the middle panel is the exterior of an Enterprise rent a car center.

‘Should I be worried???’: Woman gets car from Enterprise. Then she notices date on NTB service sticker

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

Two-panel image of a person talking in their car.

‘Do y’all work?’: Amazon worker slams customers who are home when he makes deliveries

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

Mars Ramos

Popeyes boxes(l), Woman talking(c), Chicken tenders(r)

‘They’re talking about spicy or classic’: Woman orders chicken tenders at Popeyes. Now she’s claiming workers are gatekeeping this ‘secret’ menu item

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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‘Y’all better run’: Home Depot customers find $200 7.5-foot pre-lit Christmas tree for $79

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

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‘They had no shame’: Shopper issues warning after catching kiosk workers doing this to Sonny Angels

Chick-fil-a sign(L), Woman talking(c), Toyota Rav4(r)

‘Single-handedly the best part’: Woman says if you love Chick-fil-A, drive a Toyota RAV4. Here’s why

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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‘I’ve been saving them for 5 years’: Woman catches Ulta worker taking her $2,400 worth of points

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

Braden Bjella

Three panel design with first panel showing a capture from an Airbnb commercial depicting santa, next to an image of a woman pointing and looking at the camera, next to an image of the Airbnb logo

‘Did they not know?’: Woman blasts Airbnb for false advertising after sister, niece die in house fire

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

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‘This might be the worst’: Walmart shopper finds ‘sale’ items. Then she takes a closer look at the tag

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

Amara Thomas

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‘The total came up to 500 and like 10 dollars’: Chipotle customer can’t believe she caught workers doing this

Woman talking with text "stuck in the rabbit hole"(l), Dog dry heaving(c), Woman pointing to chicken breasts with same text(r)

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