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Kiera Sargent is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. As a self-declared chronically online adult, she enjoys weaving stories out of the content she consumes to reflect on greater social and cultural developments. When she’s not staring at a screen, she stares at the pages of a book, through a camera viewfinder, or at a paint-soaked canvas.

Kiera Sargent

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‘They would always get another and tip well’: Woman orders AMF drink at TGI Friday’s. She can’t believe what the server says to her

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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TSA Liquid Hack

‘I’m doing this for my 13 hour flight’: Traveler discovers hack for getting as many drinks as you want through TSA. Does it work?

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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‘Thanos moment’: Woman warns against putting tequila in your Mountain Dew Baja Blast Zero

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Bartender shares which drink orders will prompt him to check your ID

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‘Can I just get a shot of Tito’s?’: Bartender shares which drink orders will prompt him to check your ID

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

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What is borg drinking? Controversial trend utilizes gallon-sized jugs for alcoholic concoctions

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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‘My Greek friends swear by this‘: Woman tests trick to preventing a hangover

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

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‘I gave them a Tito’s and Coke’: Bartenders reveal the popular drinks they had no idea how to make—so watch out

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‘That’s why sometimes you get hangovers’: Tequila expert shares why you shouldn’t drink Don Julio, Jose Cuervo, Patrón

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

Braden Bjella

Expert says there is a new secret trick to sobering up fast

Sober Quickly

‘A scientifically proven method’: Expert says there is a new secret trick to sobering up fast

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‘NO I WANT ONE REAL BAD’: Applebee’s customers post new $10 Bacardi buckets

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘I could just be done for’: Server says customer ordered margaritas for 16-year-olds

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‘I feel like every teenager should be taught this’: Woman shares what to do if you realize your ‘sober’ friend is actually driving drunk

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‘We did $0 in sales’: Bar owner shows what the other side of Dry January looks like

Melina Khan is a New England-based journalist and former editorial intern at the Daily Dot. Her work has previously appeared in The Day, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and more than 30 NBC station affiliates nationwide.

Melina Khan

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‘She made the right choice, i was wrecked’: Woman says mom kicked her out of brother’s wedding

Samantha Shaps is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a contributor for the Daily Dot.

Samantha Shaps

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