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The Daily Dot

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

Server says manager changed system and is stealing tips

‘NAHHH all u guys that quit need to sue’: Server says manager changed system and is stealing tips

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Amazon delivery driver turns on AC while reliving in 90-degree heat. It blows hot air

‘Idk how I survived’: Amazon delivery driver turns on AC while delivering in 90-degree heat. It blows hot air

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

Nina Hernandez

‘Will no longer be going to SeaWorld’: Man says Seaworld Orlando fired him after 36 years. He can’t believe why

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

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‘Disaster’: McDonald’s AI drive-thru experiment with IBM is over. Why did it fail and what does that mean for the future of AI?

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

Melody Heald

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‘If you order this, you have caused more back pain than the NFL’: FedEx driver shares the 5 things he hates to deliver

​​‘You did not get bad service’: Texas Roadhouse server says customers came in ‘minutes’ before close. She can’t believe her tip on $184 tab

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

When a 35,000-square-foot convenience store wasn't enough, Buc-ee's built one twice as large next door

‘We’re not bumping into customers as much’: The world’s largest Buc-ee’s just opened in Texas. There’s just one problem

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

‘Stop getting ice with your drink’: 5 travel tips to fly by from flight attendants

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‘Honey they charged you HOW MUCH?!’: 5 tips to avoid getting scammed at the mechanic

Job seeker says 'strange' interview made her turn down job

‘Do you have to ask for consent now to shake somebody’s hand?’: Job seeker says ‘strange’ interview made her turn down job offer

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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‘Used that trick for many years at the junkyard!’: Mechanic reveals how to get stuck lugnuts off your tires with old, cheap Craftsman tool

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

Ex-Uber driver shows the real reason they canceled your ride

‘I can name you several reasons’: Ex-Uber driver shows the real reason they canceled your ride

Steakhouse worker says employees are not allowed to use the parking lot

‘They don’t want rich people to see the workers … parking next to their nice cars’: Steakhouse worker says employees are not allowed to use the parking lot

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‘They will charge $65 for a $5 T-shirt’: Boutique worker says owner forced her to take tags off new Shein clothing before displaying them on racks

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‘What do you feel your tip should be?’: Viewers divided after dad feeds family of 6 for $28 at the Cheesecake Factory, asks server how he feels about the hack

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