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

Melody Heald

Nanny says both parents propositioned her.

‘So Wednesday nights were their date nights’: Nanny says both parents propositioned her. Here’s how it happened

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

‘He knows that I don’t drive’: Viewers divided over woman considering canceling second date after he didn’t offer her a ride

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

‘I will no longer be partaking in the dating scene’: Woman swears off Atlanta singles after she goes on date with a man and his boyfriend confronts her

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Man with video game in background talking to camera(l), Overcooked 2 game on device(c), Same man pointing to tv(r)

‘Breaking up relationships since it came out’: Husband says wife’s work is ‘unacceptable’ while couple plays Overcooked

Woman talking(l), Benny Blanco(c), Woman in front of green screen(r)

‘I just saw this man on Raya last week’: Is Selena Gomez’s boyfriend Benny Blanco still active on Raya? Fans seem to think so

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

Woman talking in front of picture(l+r), Hinge app on phone in jean pocket(c)

‘The splayed out toes’: Woman says EMT took Hinge photo with a ‘body’ on a stretcher

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

How much should you spend on a wedding gift?

‘Cover your plate’: Viewers divided after wedding planner breaks down how much guests should spend on wedding gifts

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

Woman says no one should be on Bumble after date makes her pay for $60 indoor rock-climbing pass

‘It’s because men are different now’: Woman says no one should be on Bumble after date makes her pay for $60 indoor rock-climbing pass

Claire Waheed is a former general assignment intern for the Daily Dot and a senior journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin. She previously wrote for entertainment site Decider.

Claire Waheed

How Hinge users are using audio messages to stand out

Small talk is a thing of the past with the rise of voice messages on Hinge

woman with caption "changed the age range on my hinge from 60-100 and these audios are sending me" (l) hand holding phone with Hinge on screen (c) Hinge dating profile with man's image and audio (r)

‘What’s Bill’s Number’: Women shares hilarious audio after changing Hinge age settings

Male hand holding a smartphone with Bumble app on the screen with a computer beside it. Wooden Background.

’This creep has been at it for years!’: Woman says man contacted her via Facebook after seeing her on Bumble. They didn’t match

Sayou Cooper is a freelance journalist covering the internet and popular culture.

Sayou Cooper

Unclick

What is a ‘beige flag’—and why is the term all over TikTok?

Tiffany Kelly was the culture editor at Daily Dot. Previously, she worked at Ars Technica and Wired. Her writing has appeared in several other print and online publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Popular Mechanics, and GQ.

Tiffany Kelly

Entertainment

The social reactions make ‘Love Is Blind’ a hit

A former New York Teaching Fellow, her writing has been featured in Reductress, Rolling Stone, Mic, Someecards, and more.

Nayomi Reghay

woman holding phone on counter top caption "Swipe This!" in top right corner

Swipe This! Is it wrong to lie about my age on a dating app?

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