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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

‘Karen’ complains on phone about TikToker’s emotional support animal—right in front of her

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

Brooke Sjoberg

starbucks barista makes drink on starbucks

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Starbucks worker reveals ‘one of the strangest drinks’ they’ve ever made on TikTok

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

groomsman dressed as bride during first look, real first look with bride,

Bride and groomsman’s first look prank on husband-to-be inspires TikTokers to do the same at their weddings

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

‘That next day delivery ain’t no joke’: Viral TikTok shows Amazon truck driving off highway to get out of traffic jam (updated)

TikToker says they lost weight after regularly eating ‘junk’ food in Japan, sparking debate over unhealthy American food

viral quitting letter with all-caps "I QUIT"

‘I have given this huge effort and got a slap in the face’: Hotel worker’s viral quitting letter sparks debate about overperforming at a job

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

Video: Woman catches man lurking around her house in the middle of the night

‘Why is she acting like there’s a dress code?’: Karen shames TikToker for her outfit at Panera Bread

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

‘Sounds like the type of girl who peaked in high school’: Plus-sized TikTok influencer films woman laughing at her at the gym

‘I need to sleuth’: Woman goes viral for allegedly ‘exposing’ TikToker pretending to be disabled for clout

Mike Rothschild is a writer who specializes in researching and debunking conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. He also writes about politics, history, and breaking news.

Mike Rothschild

Why Devolution is quickly becoming the future of the QAnon movement

Drink stand (l) Hibiscus Lemonade container with caption "This how I got my first DUI" (c) man pouring lemonade into cup with caption "He said my 'open container' tested positive for alcohol" (r)

TikToker says hibiscus lemonade at Chipotle got them a DUI

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw was a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Woman leaving McDonald's with caption "McDonald's workers in Detroit walk off because temps in the store are too hot" (l) Two men leaving store with caption "Safe workplaces mean safety from heat stroke and exhaustion." (c) man outside McDonald's with caption "We can't work under horrible conditions and we we won't". (r)

‘We decided to not come back until the air comes back’: McDonald’s workers walk out because of temperature in restaurant

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

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