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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

2 panel image on the left is a car with its turn signal on. On the right a person talks.

‘Are you stupid?’: Woman calls out drivers who come to a complete stop while making a turn. Here’s why

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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‘It looks off’: Woman buys salmon from Trader Joe’s. Then she notices something inside it

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman smirking(l) Woman cleaning fridge(r)

‘Bleach only bleaches it’: Homeowner reveals how this little-known household item gets rid of mold in your fridge

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘15K miles’: Man buys Ford Mustang EV for $40,000 in summer. Then he realizes he made a $20,000 mistake

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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‘The rage I felt’: Woman buys poinsettia at Home Depot. Then she realizes she’s been bamboozled

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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‘TK Maxx ones are the reject products’: Shopper buys Le Creuset from T.K. Maxx. Why is she warning against it?

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‘Ocean spray would never’: Woman buys cranberry sauce from H-E-B. Then she tastes it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘This really is outrageous’: Woman buys cream cheese from Aldi and then Walmart. Are we being ripped off?

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

3 panel image, on the sides a mechanic holds up and reads from a piece of paper. In the middle a stock photo of a mechanic reaching under the hood of a car.

‘When they have a printed list’: Body shop worker slams customers who bring in lists of services they want done

‘I knew I wasn’t tripping’: Walmart shopper buys new Minute Maid Peach Punch. Then he pours a glass

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

Nina Hernandez

Three panel design with a BMW logo in one, a man talking at the camera in the middle, and a Land Rover car in the last panel.

‘I would avoid these at all costs’: Service advisor says if you’re targeting a luxury brand, avoid Land Rover and BMW. Here’s why

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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‘That is bold coming from Subie’: Subaru workers mock Kia for engines blowing up.

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

Melody Heald

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‘Walked to the next cashier without a problem’: Woman says Cinemark worker mocked her, blocked her from purchasing snack pack

Woman taking a selfie (l) Costco wholesale store sign(c) Fallen Pie(r)

‘You could literally bring back an empty tin’: Costco shopper’s pie falls over in the car. Can she really return it?

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

Rachel Joy Thomas

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