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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

Woman reminds Wendy’s customers to be nice to drive-thru attendants after interaction with worker over Frosty

‘It’s so small’: Woman reminds Wendy’s customers to be nice to drive-thru attendants after interaction with worker over Frosty

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

Melody Heald

‘Only took two weeks to make’: Family spends $50 on Whataburger big box. Is it worth it?

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Walmart shopper accuses store of false advertising after saying it ‘baked’ too much bread

‘They gaslight us into thinking they actually bake that bread’: Walmart shopper accuses store of false advertising after saying it ‘baked’ too much bread

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

Woman gets whole meal from Longhorn Steakhouse for under $10

‘Less expensive than McDonald’s’: Woman gets whole meal from Longhorn Steakhouse for under $10. Here’s how

Panda Express customers try the new ‘mini meal’ for $6

‘Panda portions already small’: Viewers divided after Panda Express customers try the new ‘mini meal’ for $6. Is it worth it?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Crumbl customer tries the lemon blackberry cake.

‘Crumbl employees put frosting on the [raw] dough’: Crumbl customer tries the lemon blackberry cake. It’s a total fail

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

Braden Bjella

‘Online shopping and delivery only will become the norm’: Shopper finds Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops locked up at CVS

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman warns against bringing kids into fancy restaurants after birthday dinner experience with her own toddler, sparking debate

‘I had mom guilt’: Woman warns against bringing kids into fancy restaurants after birthday dinner experience with toddler

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

Grocery shopper can't believe how much she paid for just milk, chicken, frozen vegetables, and bread at Publix

‘That looks bomb’: 5 Publix shopping tips from TikTok that you’ve got to try

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

Woman says restaurant owner invited her to preview his new menu. Then he made her a stranger offer

‘What restaurant in Austin?’: Woman says owner invited her to preview his new menu. Then he made a strange offer

Shopper warns against buying Smuckers Uncrustables

‘That’s what you’re doing every time you buy these’: Shopper warns against buying Smuckers Uncrustables

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

Customer accuses Walmart of falsely advertising ground beef

‘There is no way that’s 80/20’: Customer accuses Walmart of falsely advertising ground beef

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

Woman learns the hard way what Twin Peaks servers do on Fridays

‘We had a nice family dinner’: Woman learns the hard way what Twin Peaks servers do on Fridays

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

Mars Ramos

Customer calls out Froyo place after they wouldn’t let her pay without tipping first

‘I think it’s crazy these self-serve places ask you to tip’: Customer calls out Froyo place after they wouldn’t let her pay without tipping first

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 realizes ‘secret sauce’ is only 4 ingredients. You probably already have them home

Food