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

Melody Heald

Customer recommends you get a Ninja Chop—not a Ninja Creami

‘I got mine at Target’: Customer recommends you get a Ninja Chop—not a Ninja Creami. It’s 90% cheaper

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

Applebee's just offered $1,560 worth of food for $200

‘Scam city’: Applebee’s just offered $1,560 worth of food for $200. But customers are furious

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

Viewers can't believe how these servers brought out these customers' steak

‘The meal has a whole intro’: Viewers can’t believe how these servers brought out this customer’s steak

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

Microbiologist says you should never eat reheated rice

‘You’re putting yourself at risk’: Microbiologist says you should never eat reheated rice. Here’s why

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

woman greenscreen TikTok over list with caption "Everything I love gets discontinued :( so my boyfriend and I have a running joke that every single thing that I love" (l) woman greenscreen TikTok over ice cream with caption "Everything I love gets discontinued :( I used to could eat an entire one of these in a night" (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over list with caption "Everything I love gets discontinued :( gets discontinued" (r)

‘No bc my life hasn’t been the same without twisty Cheetos’: Viewers shocked by woman’s list of beloved snacks that have recently been discontinued

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Popeye’s worker mocks what store will be releasing for Valentine’s Day

‘Bro just leaked the company’: Popeyes worker mocks what store will be releasing for Valentine’s Day

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Olive Garden(l), Woman talking(c), Panda Express(r)

‘I often get asked what else I eat’: Woman orders only kids meals from places like Olive Garden and Panda Express, says she was fat-shamed

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

Amara Thomas

Woman talking(l+r), Nothing Bundt Cakes shop(c)

‘The whole store is wide open’: Woman accidentally breaks into Nothing Bundt Cakes while trying to pick up cake

Woman talking(l+r), Woman pointing to salmon(c)

‘This is an example of seafood fraud in a grocery setting’: Woman shares how not to get tricked while buying salmon at grocery stores

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

‘I’m tired of paying extra’: Dunkin’ customers are suing over drinks options. Here’s why

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

Man talking(l), Walmart storefront(c), Frozen Pretzels(r)

‘A little side hustle’: Walmart shopper says to buy $2.98 box of frozen pretzels, sell them individually at a profit. Viewers have concerns

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

Cashier talking into headset(l), Hardee's storefront(c), Cashier drinking orange juice(r)

‘I’m sorry, we just ran out’: Hardee’s worker drinks the last orange juice before customer tries to order 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

Man talking(l), Cracked raw egg(c), Man eating whole raw egg(r)

‘Bro STUCK 5 EGGS IN HIS MOUTH’: This content creator eats a raw egg every time someone joins his live stream. Why are people tuning 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

Man looking unsure(l), Applebee's sign(c), Wings(r)

‘Applebee’s scamming’: Applebee’s customer orders $15 unlimited food, gets only 5 chicken wings

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

Woman talking(l+r), Kraft Mac&Cheese box(c)

‘We’re never gonna believe the corporations over the people’: Food manufacturing workers expose what you may be consuming amid Kraft moldy mac and cheese claims (updated)