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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: on the sides a person works at Trader Joe's store, and in the middle we see the exterior of a Trader Joe's sign.

‘Almost all employees ignore this rule’: Trader Joe’s worker says ‘they have to give you’ free tote bag with $20 purchase. Do they?

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image: on the left is a golden Subaru logo and on the right a person explains.

‘Volvo is where the WEALTH is at tho’: Man says Subaru drivers are secretly rich. Here’s what the richest people in America actually drive

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

Mike Subs(l) Jersey Mike's Sign(c) Woman shares what she buys at Jersey Mike's(r)

‘That’s what I’m gonna get every time’: Woman orders 2 kid’s meal sandwiches from Jersey Mike’s. Is that a better deal than 1 adult sandwich?

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

woman shares where to get girl scout cookies(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Girl scout cookies(r)

‘They taste better’: Walmart customer exposes under $5 hack for people who love Girl Scout cookies

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

two panel image: on the left a person with an annoyed expression. On the right, the C

‘Man buys $120,000 Chevrolet from dealership. Then it immediately falters—but that’s hardly the worst of it

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

Melody Heald

man holding up white egg(l) Basket of eggs(r)

‘Here’s the bad news’: Expert shares which eggs to buy if you’re concerned about bird flu

walmart hotdog buns(l) Woman shares what she bought at walmart(c) Walmart Store Front(c)

‘This is probably why they were on sale’: Walmart shopper buys Marketside hot dog buns that are on sale. Then they open the package

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

Man talking(l), Iphone with starlink app(r)

‘Don’t update to iOS 18.3’: iPhone user demands answers after Apple ‘quietly’ adds Starlink in new update

man shares tip to getting rid of mold(l) Mold Stain Remover(c) Shower layout(r)

‘No scrubbing needed’: Expert warns against mold remover to get rid of shower mold. Here’s what to do instead so it doesn’t come back

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

GoodWill Sign marked(l) GoodWill Store Front(c) Woman checking clothing rack(r)

‘I always see them do this’: Goodwill shopper catches workers ‘dressed as customers.’ Then she sees what they’re hiding in the back

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Two panel design with a man walking out of a Walmart store past an associate, next to an image of a Walmart sign

‘I’ve had employees literally grab my cart’: Walmart worker exposes how to successfully avoid receipt-checkers at the door—straight from Walmart’s training program

person buying car at car dealer(l) Usb on keyfob(r)

‘Of course I plugged it in’: Customer drops off car keys at dealership. Then the technician finds a USB drive attached to the fob

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

McDonalds Restaurant(l) McDonalds Quarter Pounder(c) Woman holding up soda while in car(r)

‘I assumed they were cooked the same’: McDonald’s customer orders a Quarter Pounder. Then they ask her to pull forward

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

Screenshots of Montoya from the viral Temptation Island clip

Memes

A cheating scandal, a dramatic sprint, and an instant meme—Everyone is obsessed with ‘Por favor Montoya, por favor!’

2 panel image: a person, off-camera, explains in a parking lot.

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