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

Melody Heald

Woman with bread(l), Raising Cane's sign(r)

‘Why don’t they tell us these things?’: Woman shows how to get 16 pieces of Raising Cane’s bread for $2

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

Target sign(l), Woman talking(c), Target pick up app(r)

‘Now is not the time’: Target worker warns against doing drive-up, shows what it looks like from her end

Two panel design with a car parked in a handicap next to an image of a handicap sign

‘Can someone explain?’: Man notices large, lifted Chevrolet truck parked in a handicapped spot. Then he realizes why

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Two panel design with a man talking into a little mic he is holding while looking at the camera, next to an image of a Taco Bell Sign

‘I really thought this was a misprint’: Expert says new Taco Bell nuggets are healthy. Are they really a good source of protein?

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

Mars Ramos

2 panel image, on the left is a garbage collector pulling a trash can, on the right a person explains to camera.

‘I got a little tip for you’: Man says you should tip your garbage man. Then he reveals what it will get you

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

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera with frustration, next to an image of a Foot Locker store

‘I just had to look at her and walk away’: Woman walks into Foot Locker. Then a customer approaches her

Two panel design with a woman looking shocked in the first one, next to an image of a glass pot with boiling water

‘Do not buy’: Mom cooks family dinner with this T.J. Maxx pot. Then she rushes to Costco for $139 replacement oven after disaster

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

Braden Bjella

Two panel design with a woman looking shocked in one, next to an image of a person opening up a new Iphone

‘I didn’t read I guess’: Woman buys new iPhone and unboxes it. She immediately learns she’s made a mistake

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

Amara Thomas

2 panel image: on the left is a restaurant receipt turned face down on a table, on the right a person explains.

‘I’m gonna start doing this’: Server shares what it really means if you leave check face-down

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 a woman looking upset at the camera from inside of her car, next to an image of a Walmart store

‘I have 17 items’: Walmart shopper scans more than 15 items at self-checkout. Then a worker intervenes

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

Two panel design with an imag of a brake pedal, next to an image of a mechanic under a car

‘How is this possible?’: Driver says his GMC truck just ‘spins’ and ‘won’t start.’ A mechanic immediately realizes why

Two panel design with a woman talking at the camera holding up a box, next to am image of a Target

‘I really don’t understand why someone would do this’: Woman buys gingerbread house from Target. Then she realizes what the workers did to it

3 panel image: in the left is a person's face making a sour expression, in the middle is the outside of a Costco Wholesale sign, and on the right is a hand laying down floor boards.

‘3 boxes in a row’: Costco shopper shares how flooring companies trick customers into re-doing their floors

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

‘What an odd thing to say’: This TikTok trend is perfect for responding to weirdos. And it’s got Disney origins

3 panel Image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle a restaurant worker prepares a salad while wearing gloves.

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