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Mike Hadge

‘Peak cringe’: Viewers defend Marc Rebillet’s  performance at Google event after it gets mocked on social media

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

Nina Hernandez

‘So funny how they’d rather the food be wasted’: Buffalo Wild Wings server tells customers they can’t have a box for unlimited wings. They find a workaround

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Can confirm this is how you make it’: Former Chipotle worker reveals how to make vinaigrette amid $1.65 extra charge

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman talking(l+), Veneer tech sampling colors against mouth(c)

‘Those teeth are not salvageable’: Dental worker issues warning after catching ‘veneer tech’ doing something ‘terrifying’

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

Braden Bjella

Hyundai sign(l), Woman(c), Peeling paint on car(r)

‘You guys won’t do anything about it’: Woman blasts Hyundai after car starts peeling, notices another car at grocery store parking lot with same problem

‘I realized it was my word against his so I managed to get 2 videos on Snapchat’: Woman says Uber driver began ‘pleasuring himself’ mid-ride

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

Woman talking(l+r), Handicap parking only sign(c)

‘He tells me you look too young to be disabled’: Man criticizes woman for parking in ADA spot—until she shows him why

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

Woman talking(l+r), American Airlines planes(c)

‘I know we’re not the only people’: Woman calls out American Airlines for inclement weather horror response

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

‘Be yo own ppl’: Chipotle customer slams workers who write a ‘C’ with a circle around it on burrito

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

‘You’re getting this upset over a $4 item?’: Target customer says secret shopper forced him to check out immediately after picking up toothpaste

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

Melody Heald

‘Isn’t that such a bad thing? Except it’s not’: Man shares the real reason why Taco Bell meat is considered ‘low quality,’ but says that shouldn’t deter you

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

‘Frito-Lay please explain’: Woman buys a variety pack of Doritos, Funyuns, and Lay’s chips from the grocery store. She finds something unexpected inside

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

Man talking(l+r), Victoria's Secret sign(c)

‘So don’t buy lotion from Victoria’s Secret, got it’: Victoria’s Secret worker shares lotion tip for other employees. It backfires

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

Man talking(l+r), Man showing off sunroof(c)

‘How you just gonna sneak in the fact that it FLOATS ON WATER’: American shows futuristic electric truck sold in China. Can you get one here?

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman talking(l+r), Tow Truck with car(c)

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‘Peak cringe’: Viewers defend Marc Rebillet’s performance at Google event after it gets mocked on social media