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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

Two panel design with one showing a large advent calendar and a woman standing next to it, the 2nd image is a Lindt Chocolate store sign

‘Aren’t all advent calendars a scam?’: Costco shopper buys Lindt chocolate advent calendar for over $200. Then she opens the box (update)

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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‘All my tools are Milwaukee’: Construction worker compares $400 Milwaukee laser to $35 Amazon version. Are you wasting your money?

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‘Thank God I don’t have a fob’: Dealership worker says she can’t believe drivers don’t know this about their key fob

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Costco worker refuses to allow husband to pay for wife after her card declined

‘You’re still considered a guest’: Costco worker refuses to allow husband to pay for wife after her card declined

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

Entertainment

The history and rise in popularity of the ‘Wednesday dance’

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

Man sharing his Applebee's Experience(l), Applebee's Grill and Bar sign(c); Margarita Drink(r)

‘They cut me off’: Man says Applebee’s dollar margaritas are a ‘scam.’ Here’s why—and what to expect next time they’re back

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

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Main Character of the Week: Olive Garden breadsticks

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

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‘Going to be waiting awhile’: Woman goes to Whataburger drive-thru. Then she notices the Toyota in front of her

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‘I’ve been paying off $11,000 in debt for a year and a half’: Woman says you should never finance a car. 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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‘Someone didn’t think that through’: Kohl’s customer notices store is locking up clothes now. There’s just one major problem

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

Melody Heald

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‘It’s $1,000’: Is the viral HomeGoods giant Scrub Daddy actually a sponge?

Woman sharing American Airlines Experience(l) Airplane with American Logo on it(c) Black Ribbon(r)

‘It’s not like he’s going to come back’: Woman calls out American Airlines for not immediately giving up dad’s 70,000 frequent flier miles after he passes

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‘Sometimes ignorance is bliss!!’: Expert says you should never drive with pens in your pockets. Here’s why

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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‘Did you tip? If not, it was on purpose’: Walmart customer receives her grocery delivery. Then she opens one of the bags

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