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Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Walmart worker says customer accused them of trafficking because they walked her to her car

‘There are actual victims’: Walmart worker slams customer for claiming to have nearly been trafficked

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

Man shows how easy it is for minors to purchase alcohol using self-checkout at places like Walmart, Safeway, and King Soopers

‘That’s how I got my TV for 3.99’: Man shows how easy it is for minors to purchase alcohol using self-checkout at places like Walmart, Safeway, and King Soopers

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

Patient issues warning on dental scams after almost getting ‘robbed’ by her dentist

‘This is why I’m afraid to go’: Patient issues warning on dental scams after almost getting ‘robbed’ by her dentist

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman questions Duracell batteries after buying 30-year-old clock at auction

‘That’s 20 years on this ticker’: Woman questions Duracell batteries after buying 30-year-old clock at auction

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 issues warning on Evite after it accidentally invited almost 500 people to her party

‘I would spontaneously combust’: Woman issues warning on Evite after she accidentally invited almost 500 people to her party (updated)

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Shopper says she found boutique selling Temu items at ‘triple the price’

‘I’m on to you Francesca’s’: Shopper says she found boutique selling Temu items at ‘triple the price’

Car steering wheel(l), Woman looking at camera(c), Apple Car play(r)

‘Best decision I ever made’: Driver puts Apple CarPlay and backup camera into her old vehicle. She’s not alone

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

Server slams customers who make reservations but don’t include their kids as ‘people’

‘These people made a reservation for 2 people’: Server slams customers who make reservations but don’t include their kids as ‘people’

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

Shopper catches Goodwill selling $6 Target purse for an unbelievable markup

‘That’s like shopping at Kohl’s’: Shopper catches Goodwill selling $6 Target purse for an unbelievable markup

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

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 talking(l+r), Apartment buildings(c)

‘Definitely looking to seek legal counsel’: Tenant issues warning about her property management company. It has apartments all over the country

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

‘This is actually FIRE advice’: Expert shares correct way to apply perfume—you’re probably doing it wrong

Woman talking(l+r), Beis carry on luggage(c)

‘I had to pay over $300 in bag fees’: Traveler says new Béis carry-on is ‘misleading’

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

Braden Bjella

‘My hands are shaking’: Woman claims she’s experiencing ‘eclipse sickness.’ Here’s what that is

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 talking(l+r), Someone getting lasik(c)

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