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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Memes

Finland’s first Black St. Lucia gets widely cheered despite racist backlash

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

McDonald's sign(l), Woman talking(c), Receipt and wrapper(r)

‘I know they was back there laughing after handing you this’: McDonald’s customer asks for her Sausage McMuffin ‘well done.’ Then she opens it up

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

Braden Bjella

Woman sharing what she purchased from walmart(l) Walmart Store(r)

‘I try not to shop in store anymore’: Woman goes shopping at Walmart. Then a random woman approaches her

Nissan Car(l) Woman sharing her experience at the dealer(c) Toyota Dealer(r)

‘I immediately go backstage to sign paperwork’: Woman wins Nissan Sentra on ‘Price Is Right.’ Then she tries to trade it for a Toyota Camry

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

Toy store(l), Woman talking(c), Sign that says "lock the door so we cannot see you through the window"(r)

‘A trick window in a children’s store is weird regardless’: Woman goes in bathroom at toy store. She thinks she can only see out

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

person breaking into car(l) Man sharing the most stolen vehicles in america(r)

‘Other than Kia or Hyundai, how are these other vehicles stolen?’: Expert says be careful if you drive one of these 10 cars—they’re America’s most stolen

Chevrolet dealer(l) Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Truck

‘$50,000’: Expert blasts Chevrolet Colorado, says you shouldn’t buy a midsize pickup. Here’s why

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

Dry Eyes text on notepad (l) Person sharing tip on how to fix dry eyes(c) Amazon order boxes(r)

‘That’s really creative’: Eye surgeon shares low-cost Amazon hack for dry eyes

Home Covered in snow(l) Man sharing tips of what best to clean before winter(r)

‘The most important thing I do before every winter’: Expert says don’t forget to address this oft-overlooked maintenance task in your home. Here’s why

woman looking shocked(l) Zillow App Download(r)

‘We’ve still never met this lady’: Woman demands answers from Zillow after moving into nightmare rental

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

two panel design with a woman looking unimpressed in the first shot, next to an image of an Amazon warehouse

‘I am not OK’: Amazon shopper demands answers after finding an unusual substance on her delivery

woman sharing the experience she had at Costco Business Center(l) Costco Business Center(r)

‘There are never any lines’: Shopper goes to Costco’s Business Center for groceries. Is it better than regular Costco?

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

All New Volkswagen Jetta(l) Volkswagen Dealer Sign(C) Volkswagen owner sharing her experience filling up diesel with her car(r)

‘People look at me weird’: Volkswagen Jetta driver says she’s always approached at the gas station for this reason

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

Amazon Returns(l) Amazon Store Sign(c) Woman

‘They’re reselling it to you’: Amazon shopper reveals how to tell if your purchase is a returned item

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

Mars Ramos

Laura Secord Chocolate(l) Walmart Store(c) Chocolate Cup(r)

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