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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

Cava sign(l), Woman talking(c), Fried pita(r)

‘How does this even happen?’: Woman orders a Cava kid’s meal. Then she takes a closer look at her pita chips

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Side by side photos of Tiktok user @mariahhopkins_ next to a photo of a TJMaxx Sign.

‘Are you sure? It’s not gonna take long’: Woman asked if she wants T.J. Maxx credit card at checkout. Then she finally learns what the worker gets out of it

Diana &#8220;ladidai&#8221; Umana is a pop culture journalist based in NYC. She has her finger on the pulse URL and her feet on the ground IRL. The latest in music, lifestyle, internet culture, fashion, beauty, tech, and beyond—you name it, she knows it. Published in NYLON, Business Insider, REVOLT, and Yahoo, she&#8217;s your go-to girl for what&#8217;s now, what&#8217;s niche, and what&#8217;s next.

Diana Umana

Two panel design with a shot of a Honda Steering wheel, next to an image of a Facebook Marketplace logo

‘This is the move’: Woman buys this Honda Accord from Facebook Marketplace for $3,400. Should you consider doing the same?

A photo of a man talking in his car next to a photo of several McDonald's drink cups.

‘It’s not hitting just right’: Expert says McDonald’s new straw makes the iconic Sprite taste different

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

2 panel image: on the left are boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, on the right a person explains. Text over says: I was so appalled I couldn't speak.

‘What is this?’: Woman buys Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. Then she opens the box

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

Two panel design with a woman opening up a package with gloves on, next to an image on an Ulta Beauty Sign

‘What does this meannn????’: Customer places online order from Ulta. Then she opens the box and sees what’s inside

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: in the middle is a BMW logo and on the sides a person explains. Text over says: New car tour.

‘This is the literal best car’: Woman sits in driver’s seat of new BMW i7. Then she realizes it has an unprecedented new feature

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‘They are not telling her’: Jersey Mike’s manager catches DoorDash driver going into bathroom with customer’s order. Then she calls DoorDash

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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‘I’m scarred for life’: Trader Joe’s shopper cooks $12 Rib Eye Steak. Then she takes a closer look

two panel design with a woman looking and complaining at the camera, next to an image of a Walmart

‘I noticed that too!’: Woman shops at Walmart. Then she notice something shocking about the Hispanic aisle

woman returning car keys(l) Woman shares why you never turn in your car(c) Person signing lease document(r)

‘BMW does have a clause’: Woman says never just turn in your car when the lease is up. Here’s why you should call other dealerships instead

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 shares Dunkin Donuts Hack(l) Dunkin Donuts Store Sign(r)

‘It makes it taste like 10x better and it’s not an upcharge’: Dunkin’ worker shares little-known hot chocolate trick

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

Woman shares T-Mobile Lawsuit(l) Person holding phone with Tmobile Brand on Display(r)

‘I was paying over $267 per month’: Expert issues warning that T-Mobile may have bamboozled you out of ‘hundreds of dollars’

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

Dose says it’s better for your liver than 17 cold-pressed turmeric shots. The ads are all over Instagram, Facebook. Is it worth the price?

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Two panel design with a capture from the movie Apocalypto, next to an image of a capture from the movie The Crossing

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