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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

cases of sodas at costco(l) Costco Wholesale building(c) Woman holding up her puppy(r)

‘I love this for Pepsi’: Costco shopper heads to soda aisle. Then they notice something strange

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

2 panel image: on the left is the words "Give us the number to corporate..." in front a blurred restaurant background, and on the right a person explains.

‘Gives me flashbacks to my time working at Texas Roadhouse’: Server says this generation is the worst one to wait on

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

A screenshot of Tiktok user @unstable.supern0vaaa holding a bottled Starbucks Refresher beverage; two hands holding a Starbucks Black Sage Refresher

‘The amount of parents I saw give them to toddlers was actually insane’: Starbucks barista issues warning about Refreshers

‘This is a land grab’: Expert asks Claude if he should accept a $2,500 work proposal. He gets a chilling response

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 talking(l), Mercedes Benz on the road(r)

‘Next time, I’m charging 2 times what the dealership charges’: Mechanic says customer brought in a Mercedes. Now he’s issuing a warning to German car owners

Screenshot from @notjulesm's Tiktok of a hand holding a shirt with an Abercrombie & Fitch label; Photo of an Abercrombie & FItch store exterior.

‘That’s a collector’s item now’: Abercrombie & Fitch shoppers fish through the clothing rack. Then they spot something strange

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

Culture

Women are exposing how useless their boyfriends can be in this ’emergency contact’ TikTok trend

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‘It’s got duct tape’: Man buys old Toyota Corolla for $2. Then he takes it to an expert

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

Dollar Tree store(l), Man talking(c), Inside Dollar Tree aisle(r)

‘Would you look at that’: ‘Good’ Dollar Tree worker gets fired. Then he returns to the store to see how it’s doing

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image showing various common Valentine's Day candies in a store aisle.

‘All my favorite chocolates’: Shopper warns not to buy Reese’s, Russell Stover, or Lindor Valentine’s Day chocolates. Why?

Rebecca Leib

‘Till the cops come’: Why this 85-year-old’s hand-delivered party invite has everyone talking

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

‘Genuinely don’t understand how this car stands a chance against the new GLC’: Expert calls out new BMW X3 for unprecedented new feature

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

3 panel image: a person explains with aluminum foil on either side.

‘It’s gotta go’: Expert issues warning about keeping aluminum foil in your kitchen. Is it really so dangerous?

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