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

Braden Bjella

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‘I took it in twice already’: Driver buys new 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport. Then she turns on the A/C 2 weeks later

Sold sticker on for sale sign(l), House with solar panels(c), Woman talking saying 'a little bit scammy to me'(r)

‘Solar sellers feel like the MLM people’: Woman shares how solar companies try to trick new homeowners into buying panels

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

Walmart storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Mango Pepsi can(r)

‘I would’ve lost my mind’: Walmart shopper buys case of mango Pepsi. She can’t believe what she got

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

Nina Hernandez

Campbell's Chunky Steak and Potato canned soup(l), Woman talking(c), Hand pushing grocery cart(r)

‘Stopped buying these soups’: Shopper demands answers after noticing new can of Campbell’s Chunky Steak and Potato Soup (updated)

Apple logo(l), Man talking(c), Hand holding iphone 16(r)

‘Apple did something so gross’: Tech expert warns against the new iPhone 16

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

Can of Alani Nu Witch's Brew(L), Woman looking at camera(c), Sam's club logo(r)

‘I drove an hour to get here’: Shopper says Sam’s Club worker refused to get Alani Nu Witch’s Brew for her

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

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‘It all makes sense now’: Woman warns against Mielle Organics after her hair ‘started to fall out’

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘Looks like I’ll be upgrading to a Le Creuset’: Home chef issues warning after pan ‘explodes’ while cooking. Viewers say it’s her fault

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

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‘Immediately’: Shopper shares why she takes everything out of cardboard boxes from Costco

Woman talking(l), Kia sign(c), Kia K5 driving on road(r)

‘I might as well trade my car in for a scooter’: Kia driver contemplates letting the ‘Kia boys’ come for her car after slew of problems with A/C, engine

Mike Hadge

Entertainment

AMC’s $31 ‘Beetlejuice’ drink goes viral for all the wrong reasons

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

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‘I thought it was okay to be in the pantry’: Woman says she’s accidentally been poisoning herself with this product from Trader Joe’s

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‘Didn’t even think of that being an issue’: Lumber Liquidators worker shares how flooring companies trick customers into re-doing their floors

‘I’m so glad I bought a Subaru’: Driver warns against 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe after it broke down 3 times in just 3 months

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Macbook user transfers to new laptop from her 2017 model. She can’t believe this beloved feature is gone

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