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Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Woman talking(l+r), American Airlines app on phone(c)

‘They should hire you’: Passenger slams American Airlines for using her as a translator

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

Woman talking(l), Walmart logo(c), Butter sticks(r)

‘They did this with eggs last week!’: Woman catches Walmart trying to overcharge her for Great Value butter

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

‘The way I gasped’: Woman finds $245K house for sale. There’s just one problem

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

Melody Heald

‘I would’ve left that $35 bowl there’: Chipotle customer says worker tried to charge her for ‘quadruple chicken’ after she only got 2 scoops

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

‘I could either pay $10 for 2 chickens or $17 and have to cook it’: Costco shopper questions price tag of 2-chicken deal

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

Nina Hernandez

Man says he car shop trying to scam his mother after she takes car in for oil change and they quote her $700

‘Be careful who you take your car to’: Man says he caught car shop trying to scam his mom after she takes Hyundai in for oil change and they quote her $700

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

Braden Bjella

‘I have worked a job where it was BYO K-Cup’: Amazon tells workers to stop eating so much fruit

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

Natasha Dubash

McDonald's logo(l), Woman talking(c), Receipt(r)

‘I’d like to know what happens’: McDonald’s worker is rude to customer. They don’t realize she’s a mystery shopper

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

‘I drive a Toyota Corolla, and I’m content’: Snoop Dogg’s daughter defends self after getting mocked for driving a Toyota Corolla

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

‘I promise we will never fault you for that’: Stylist shares tricks for getting your hair done while you’re at work

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Costco(l), Woman talking(c), New packaging(r)

‘Are we really saving plastic?’: Costco customer says they now have to double-bag their chicken due to new packaging, defeating the purpose

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

Hand writing down orders(l), Woman talking(c), Receipt being printed(r)

‘Like yall could’ve paid together then Venmo each other after’: Restaurant server pushed to tears after party of 40 requested separate checks

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

‘I am shocked at this laziness’: McDonald’s customer orders large iced coffee, finds out she got bamboozled

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

Avis customer says he returned his rental car on time. Now he's being accused of stealing it

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