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Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘So it’s not just me’: Woman calls out new iPhone 16 for ‘grainy’ camera

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A person speaking to the camera, a home depot sign, and someone pointing to a sign that says premium. There is text in the top right corner that says Main Character of the Week in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: What you need to know about your home air filters

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

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‘Trader Joe’s, Target, Kroger, and more’: Woman warns huge, 300-page recall on food. Here’s what to avoid

Ana Valens is a reporter specializing in online queer communities, marginalized identities, and adult content creation. Her work has appeared at Vice, Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and the Toast. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends her free time developing queer adult games.

Ana Valens

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‘Thankfully on Disney you don’t have to do this’: Carnival Cruise passenger realizes everyone is bringing this one thing on board

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 inside Dollar Tree Store(l) Dollar Tree Store Front(c) Jiffy Product on Shelves

‘This ain’t right?’: Dollar Tree shopper finds Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix tagged at $1.25. Then she reads the box

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

Melody Heald

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‘I thought I was ordering these glasses’: Amazon shopper orders glasses for her Halloween costume. She can’t believe what she received instead

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

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‘Ding Dong Eat It Up’: A musical meme spices up TikTok

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‘What’s the point of self-checkout?’: Walmart shopper goes to self-checkout. Then a worker comes over

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 knew it’: Expert reveals whether turning on your car’s A/C wastes gas

Plumber issues warning to homeowners after cutting open water heater

‘You never know what you’re going to find’: Plumber issues warning to homeowners after cutting open water heater

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

‘I love your daughter’: Understanding the soaring TikTok dance trend that revives this classic ‘Gilmore Girls’ episode

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Open them up the second you get them’: Trader Joe’s customer issues warning about shopping there after what happened to her apartment

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

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‘WingStop needs something like this’: Customer asks Burger King for extra ranch. Then he sees what’s in the bag

Kroger Building Sign(l) Woman holding up honey inside of store(c) Woman pouring honey from a jar(r)

‘I always thought this was a good brand’: Kroger shopper says honey brands are ‘tricking’ you. Here’s how to know if it’s ‘real’

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

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