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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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‘100% valid crash out’: Taco Bell customer tries ordering large Mountain Dew at the drive-thru. The AI machine won’t let him

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

Melody Heald

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‘We have now made 3 trips back to the house’: Texas woman issues warning after trying to renew her license—and finding unexpected new requirements

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Take all of them off!!’: New Jeep owner takes dealership stickers off car right after getting it. Here’s why

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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‘So what do you do with it?’: Home Goods shoppers find giant Scrub Daddy for sale. They can’t believe the price tag

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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‘I only go in to return my Amazon packages’: Woman spots Kohl’s ‘Epic’ deal. It’s $75 for Under Armour pants

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‘I think you’re talking to ChatGPT’: Buyer calls out Volkswagen dealer for refusing to give him price via text message

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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‘From Dollar General to Citgo’: Man calls out Pepsi after noticing something unusual floating in all the Mountain Dew bottles

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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‘It’s temporary’: Olive Garden customer demands answers after bread sticks suddenly taste different. Did they change suppliers?

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‘As a Texas Roadhouse sever I APPROVE’: Texas Roadhouse customer spots husband dining with another woman. Then she gets revenge

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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‘The car dealership told me that’s what they use’: Woman issues PSA after trying Sprayway glass cleaner hack for her car

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‘Sony, LG, and Vizio’: Expert calls out Walmart’s new 98-inch Roku TV. Here’s why he’s not onboard

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘You will notice a difference’: Expert reveals trick for how Degree stick will make your car ‘more safe’

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

‘Why do it actually look real?’: Walmart shopper reveals store is now selling Birkin ‘dupes’

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

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‘Wow’: Ex-Toyota worker says you should always send one-sentence dispute letters in blue ink. Here’s why

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

Natasha Dubash

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