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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image, left is a screengrab of car interior, text over: ever since it got REAL cold lately my car has struggled to start...now this morning it straight up won't? Right is a person sitting in a car.

‘Clearly your car is boujee: Woman’s Nissan starts making this weird sound in the cold. Then she discovers what it means

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera, next to an image of someone paying at a restaurant with their phone

‘I’ve seen cash before’: Woman pays for food with $10 bill. Then the worker puts it in her tip jar

‘$7.99 24 pack at Costco’: Woman shows there is a major egg shortage at Walmart—except for these $19 eggs

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

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‘Bath & Body Works candles too’: Woman says Glade, Air Wick plug-ins made her sick in just an hour. She’s not alone

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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‘Instacart wouldn’t do that to you’: DoorDash driver shops 2 hours for $300 order. Then she’s asked to foot the bill

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image, on the left is a bag of cheese sticks with text over," no way inflation dis bad". On the right is the guessing emoji.

‘Bro paid for an estimated guess’: Customer buys mozzarella cheese sticks from H-E-B. Then he takes a closer look

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

woman sharing what her experience on TikTok Platform(l) American Airlines Plane(r)

‘They kicked me off the flight’: American Airlines customer is asked to move her bag. Then a passenger steps in

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

‘Did the food eat the cat?’: Man leaves can of Fancy Feast outside overnight. Now he’s demanding answers after seeing this on it

‘We’re not allowed to tell you’: Ulta worker scolds customers who ask this common question

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

‘DOORDASH WTF IS THIS’: DoorDash customer denied a refund. But the image of the order was clearly photoshopped by worker

Three panel design with a waitress talking to the camera, next to an iamge of a "Kids Meals" sign, next to an image of a Texas Roadhouse

‘I’ve got one for you’: Texas Roadhouse server exposes how to get a steak, fries, bread, a drink, and peanuts for only $12

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

Target(l), Woman talking(c), Meta quest 3 box(r)

‘We cannot refund you. We cannot replace the item’: Target shopper orders $500 Meta Quest 3. Then she opens the box

Rebecca Leib

Man talking with text "Difference in Wealth 2021 vs 2024"(l), For sale sign with sold on top(r)

‘Making 100k a year won’t cut it anymore’: Realtor breaks down ‘absolutely insane’ difference between buying a home in 2021 vs. 2024

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

Memes

The mysterious origins of the Locked In Alien Meme

3 panel image: on the sides we see the residue that has built up within a car engine, and in the middle is the logo of the Kia car company.

TikTok