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

Tricia Crimmins

Nevada couple’s restaurant flamed on Yelp after Black TikToker accuses them of ‘lynching’ remark

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

Memes

The ‘Just Give Me My Money’ TikTok trend, explained

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

Homeowners try to use microwave after flipping kitchen breaker

‘HOW DOES SOMEONE HACK A MICROWAVE’: Homeowners try to use microwave after flipping kitchen breaker. Then something strange happens

Mike Hadge

Athletes are sharing videos of why they won't be attending the Olympics

‘Deeply saddened’: Athletes are explaining why they won’t be attending the Olympics by sharing their funniest fail videos

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

‘This is my final straw’: Woman buys new HP printer. There’s just one problem

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Let me tell you something meme: man strapped into chair hanging off a platform with two men in blue coats holding him

Let me tell you something about the ‘let me tell you something’ meme

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

Braden Bjella

young woman with lottery tickets (l) pressing button for lottery ticket (c) scratching lottery ticket (r)

‘Remember me if you win’: Gas station attendant convinces customer to buy this type of lottery ticket, says ‘people have been winning on it’

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

Woman catches car salesman trying to scam her at Infiniti dealership

‘Pink tax’: Woman catches car salesman trying to scam her at Infiniti dealership

Ulta customer says workers ganged up on her, wouldn’t take no for an answer when trying to get her to sign up for credit card

‘What are the managers doing to you guys?’: Ulta customer says workers ganged up on her, wouldn’t take no for an answer when trying to get her to sign up for credit card

Woman gets new kitchen through Home Depot

‘Make them replace it’: Woman gets new kitchen through Home Depot. It backfires

Woman gets $40,000 car from her husband. She doesn’t want to put miles on it

‘What’s the point of the car then?’: Woman gets $40,000 car from her husband. She doesn’t want to put miles on it

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Woman puts in her 2 weeks’ notice at work. Did she get fired instead?

‘Call HR immediately’: Woman puts in her 2 weeks’ notice at work. She gets fired on the spot

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

Homeowner furious when her 3-year-old Samsung fridge suddenly goes out

‘Only whirlpool appliances for me’: Homeowner furious when her 3-year-old Samsung fridge suddenly goes out

gorilla mask with caption "Gorilla Mask? Yay or Nay?" (l) gorilla mask with c "Sorry...Dropped my Phone." (r)

What is the gorilla mask video on TikTok?

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Mechanic reveals 5 things to check for when buying a new car

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