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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Sepia bride TikTok drama blows up

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

Mechanic shares truth about full synthetic oil

‘What you think is full synthetic isn’t really full synthetic’: Mechanic shares truth about full synthetic oil

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 orders $19 Sweetgreen salad on DoorDash. She can’t believe what she received

‘I’m legitimately flabbergasted??’: Woman orders $19 Sweetgreen salad on DoorDash. She can’t believe what she received

Tenant says landlord is evicting his dog even though it’s never been violent

‘If he’s not gone…then we’re evicted’: Tenant says landlord is evicting his dog even though it’s never been violent. Is that allowed?

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

Former Target worker shares why you should always go for the damaged box in the store

‘You’re going to grab that damaged box’: Former Target worker shares why you should always go for the damaged box in the store

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

Braden Bjella

Mechanic reveals how he was told to upsell parts that you don't need.

‘They’d been to Jiffy Lube recently’: Mechanic reveals how he was told to upsell parts you don’t need. Here’s what to check for when they give you a diagnosis

Woman issues warning about Bank of America ATM after she tried to deposit $3,000

‘You should’ve dealt with a teller’: Woman issues warning about Bank of America ATM after she tried to deposit $3,000

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Walmart shopper finds receipt from 2022. He’s shocked at how much $126 of groceries costs today

‘How?’: Walmart shopper finds receipt from 2022. He’s shocked at how much $126 of groceries costs today

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman tells car salesman she doesn’t need GAP insurance because she has God

‘I tried to do the right thing’: Woman tells car salesman she doesn’t need GAP insurance because she has God. He was trying to give it to her for free

Man talking(L+r), Woman in car putting her hand out to receive keys(c)

‘All car guys shake people’s hands like this’: Dealership worker shares the 5 signs of a knowledgeable car shopper

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

Customer shares recipe for First Watch iced coffee at home after accidentally spending $30 on it in-store

‘The girl told us how they make their coffee’: Customer shares recipe for First Watch iced coffee at home after accidentally spending $30 on it in-store

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

Server makes $392 during shift when she changes her hairstyle

‘The server hair theory’: Server makes $392 during shift when she changes her hairstyle

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

Fans can’t believe how much Melanie Martinez is charging for ‘hand-painted’ candles, other merch

‘They are entirely a scam’: Fans can’t believe how much Melanie Martinez is charging for ‘hand-painted’ candles, other merch

Driver says AutoZone now sells mac and cheese

‘With a side of oil’: Driver says AutoZone now sells mac and cheese. Is it true?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Mom slams thief for stealing her Stanley cup at Disneyland

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