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

Natasha Dubash

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‘You guys know why’: Walmart shopper says women should always park next to shopping cart holders

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

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‘I was just playing the part that you asked me to play’: Woman asks man to pretend to be her husband at Walmart. Then he does

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

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‘My car was not stopping’: Woman’s brakes go out on the highway. Then she remembers this little-known trick that ‘saved her life’

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle is the Toyota Camry logo.

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‘It is so complicated to use’: Man sits in driver’s seat of new Toyota Camry. Then he realizes it has an unprecedented new feature

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

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‘Do not get out of your vehicle’: Officer issues warning to people who pull over after fender bender

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

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‘New fear unlocked’: Guest says stranger walked into Airbnb while she was staying there. Then she realizes why

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‘That’s as far into the test drive as I would have gotten’: Man drives 2024 Chevrolet Silverado. Then he tries to shift

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‘I try not to shop in store anymore’: Woman goes shopping at Walmart. Then a random woman approaches her

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‘I don’t know if I’m gonna be OK’: Woman eats Cheez-Its. They turn her mouth blue

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‘One of my biggest fears’: Woman issues warning for people who wear platform Uggs in the winter

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

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‘Throw everything away that has touched it’: Woman thinks Purple Mattress covered her in ‘glitter.’ Then she realizes what it really is

3 panel image. On the left and right side a person expresses themself energetically, while sitting in their car. In the middle panel is the Kia logo.

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‘I will never buy another Kia because of this feature’: Woman buys Kia Sportage. Then she tries driving it

Two panel design with one showing a man looking at the camera, he has a concerned look on his face and a long heard. The 2nd panel is of a U-Haul truck.

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‘There’s a hitch’: U-Haul worker connects trailer with ‘life-threatening’ adapters before cross-country road trip. Then the customer calls their regional director

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

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‘An AirTag. A Tile’: Woman gets carjacked. Now she’s issuing 4 tips to make sure it doesn’t happen to you

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

Melody Heald

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