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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘Airlines should decrease the price of their tickets’: Man walks around Dallas airport, notices that every flight is not full

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

Braden Bjella

‘Just started blowing out of nowhere’: Woman turns her Kia K4 off. Then she feels the air conditioning kick in

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Best Buy customer tries to pick up their ‘open box’ TV. Then they see it

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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‘It sounded like a souped-up golf cart/lawnmower’: Woman rents a Chevy Equinox. Then she finds out what happens when it goes over 45 MPH

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

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People are using this creator’s viral ‘how long does it take?’ videos to beat procrastination—and it’s weirdly working

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

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image. Man at checkout at Home Depot on left. Home Depot sign on right.

‘Don’t waste your money’: Plumber of 32 years explains why this common household product found at Home Depot won’t fix your drain

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

2 panel image. Woman smiling with caption that reads: "I am on my way to go see a car that I bought an auction for $1,750" on left. Paddles being raised at auction on right.

‘I’d be suspicious’: Woman buys ‘dream car’ at an auction for only $1,750. It’s discontinued. Did she actually hit the ‘jackpot’?

‘I return things all the time’: Woman turning a bus into a tiny home tries to make a return at Lowe’s. Then a worker steps in

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

Woman calls an Uber to take her to the OBGYN. Then he tries to take her to his house

2 panel image. Floor with shadows of people speaking and caption that reads: "my married coworker said he has a question for me and asked..." on left. Bathroom stalls on right.

‘His wife deserves better’: Woman’s male co-worker asks her a question. It sends her running to the bathroom

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‘I fear me and my husband might become millionaires’: It rains. Then a woman takes a look at the ground in her backyard

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

Photo collage image of Texas speaker of the house Dade Phelan in front of a silhouette of the state of Texas.

Is Texas really outlawing political memes? Not exactly. Here’s what’s really going on with HB 366

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

Melody Heald

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‘I’m not feeling guilty about my tipping anymore’: Married couple who serve together at Texas Roadhouse reveal how much they make each night

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.

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