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Daysia Tolentino was the editor of the Daily Dot&#8217;s creator economy newsletter, Passionfruit. Her work has appeared in Vulture, Bustle, InStyle, and Study Hall.

Daysia Tolentino

uncooked wheat/rice/corn pasta, tossing uncooked pasta in deep fryer, puffed up cooked noodles

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Viral TikTok claims Taco Bell cinnamon twists are made from noodles and viewers are shocked

Cecilia Lenzen is a former freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

‘Who the hell does stuff like this?’: Indigenous TikToker shows male ‘Karen’ calling the police on her in parking lot

‘Your work ethic is trash’: Ross worker exposes her manager over store’s PA system in viral TikTok

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

‘It’s spreading in little pimples’: TikToker claims Shein clothing gave her a full-body rash

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

Karen throws garbage can and iced tea dispenser through the drive-through window of a McDonald's.

‘Why literally no one wants to work in the food industry anymore’: Karen throws iced tea dispenser at McDonald’s workers in drive-thru

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Everything about Wendy’s should be illegal’: Worker warns viewers to not eat the chili from Wendy’s in viral TikTok

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

man on airplane with caption "what to do in this situation" (l) bare foot of passenger behind him placed on his armrest (c) man with dismayed look (r) viral tiktok video airline

‘I can’t think of a better solution’: TikToker’s tactic to getting foot off his armrest on plane lauded

Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

woman holding hair with caption "she literally called him sexist to my face then changed her mind" (l) woman with makeup pen in her mouth with caption "literally took me off the schedule after convincing me to talk about harassment I experienced" (r)

TikToker records phone call with her ‘toxic’ Starbucks manager (updated)

Eric Levai hosts and produces the podcast &#8220;Counter Intelligence.&#8221; He is a national security journalist based in California.

Eric Levai

Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor-Greene pose on beach with Capitol rioter Kennedy Lindsey

Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene posed for photo with Capitol rioter

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

Kahron Spearman

Gloved hand grabbing food item and throwing it in the trash with caption "cleaning out the pastry case"

Starbucks worker reveals what happens to food in the pastry case

TikToker jokes about sabotaging customer’s DoorDash order after they don’t tip, dividing viewers (updated)

Kathryn Cardin is a Missouri-born writer and editor who currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. She enjoys cooking, and her dog and cat enjoy when she spills.

Kathryn Cardin

White woman wins cosplay contest at convention celebrating Black nerds, sparking outrage

Veleda Spellman said she was accused of stealing in a Manhattan jewelry store.

Viral TikTok shows Black woman being made to empty her purse to prove she didn’t steal at jewelry store

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Woman speaking in front of website backgrounds. "Josh Lester; Co-Owner of Executive Property Masters" (l) "oppressed you have the same opportunities as I do. Go out and get a job instead of cancelling white men off the earth. Thanks !" (c) Josh Lester personal blog (r)

TikToker exposes ‘CEO’ who claims Black people ‘are the most racist people on this planet’

man reacting to photo of couple dressed as slave and plantation owner

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