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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

Sephora shopper shares why you should never use the testers in stores

‘Companies are going to have to crack down’: Sephora shopper shares why you should never use the testers in stores

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

Kahron Spearman

Worker shares why you should never reveal your age at work

‘I’ve never been undermined like this in my life’: Worker shares why you should never reveal your age at work

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

Melody Heald

Bank of America, Chase customer warns of new Zelle scam after almost falling for it himself

‘It’s a very sophisticated scam’: Bank of America, Chase customer warns of new Zelle scam after almost falling for it himself

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

Nina Hernandez

Shopper thinks a floor walker is following a 19-year-old woman. He realizes it’s much worse

‘It happens in a small town too’: Shopper thinks a floor walker is following a 19-year-old woman. He realizes it’s much worse

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

Hand holding phone with tiktok app(l), Woman with chicken(c), Costco store(r)

‘TikTok university strikes again’: Woman shares how to debone whole Costco rotisserie chicken in 1-minute with hack

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Just bc i have a nametag on doesnt mean i know you like that!’: Target worker slams customers who call her by her name

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

Woman shares how you may getting ripped off in the grocery store

‘We’re getting totally overcharged’: Woman shares how you may be getting ripped off in the grocery store

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

Server shares PSA for customers who stack plates, trying to be helpful

‘Absolutely refuse to leave a restaurant without stacking’: Server shares PSA for customers who stack plates, trying to be helpful

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Woman says she’s been ‘harassed’ for almost 10 years over the American Community Survey.

‘One of them let themselves into my home’: Woman says she’s been ‘harassed’ for almost 10 years over the American Community Survey. What is it?

‘Cats hate scratching it apparently’: Cat owner shares what fabric to buy so cats don’t destroy your furniture

‘I seriously can’t trust Vita Coco again’: Customer finds mold inside ‘shelf-stable’ coconut water package

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Fenty beauty display at Sephora with caption "there's nothing wrong with these formulas" (l) Sephora interior with sign (c) Sephora customer at Fenty beauty display at Sephora with caption "except that they were designed to be in an airtight vessel" (r)

‘I ALREADY THREW MINE AWAY’: Beauty expert shares PSA on Fenty Beauty at Sephora (updated)

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

Braden Bjella

‘This is impressive’: Customer snags birthday freebies from 29 spots, including Taco Bell, Panera, Jersey Mike’s, Crumbl, Olive Garden, and more

Shopper shares how you may be getting duped by off-brand items

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