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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

Man shares the types of lemons he was able to get from people

‘I didn’t know they get that big’: Delivery driver gets lemons from customer’s tree. Then he goes to the next customer’s house

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

woman shares which meal she buys at olive garden(l) Olive Garden Logo on Building(r)

‘Literally rather get this instead of McDonald’s’: Olive Garden customer exposes how to get Alfredo chicken pasta with a side, 2 breadsticks, and a drink—for only $9

Split Image. Mother talking about her experiences with the Mazda CX5 on the left. Mazda logo on a car on the right.

‘Pick a different car’: Woman buys Mazda CX-5. Then she realizes the dealership misled her

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

Walmart logo on building(l) Woman pointing at cardboard box(c) Walmart Bakery(r)

‘It should be AT LEAST $35’: Woman custom orders $18 birthday cake from Walmart. Then she opens the box

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

Costco Chicken(l) Man shares what he found out about costco chicken prices(c) Costco Wholesale Building Sign(r)

‘3 whole chickens for $34’: Costco shopper reaches for frozen Kirkland chicken. Then he realizes the rotisserie ones are way cheaper

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Chevrolet Silverado black Pickup(l) Chevrolet dealer sign(c) Man looking perplexed(r)

‘This guy’s gonna be mad’: Man hears neighbor remote-start his Chevy Silverado. Then he notices something shocking

Sam's club logo on building(l) Man shares reasons for color in salmon(r)

‘The taste is different too.’: Sam’s Club shopper reveals the real reason farm-raised salmon is pink. Is wild-caught better?

Split image. Person pointing to something under the hood of a car on the left. Someone pumping gas into a car on the right.

Woman puts the wrong gas in her man’s Toyota Tacoma. Then the mechanic shows her how to fix this common mistake

Person checking uber app on iphone while driving(l) Man complains about uber service(r)

‘I have no other choice’: Man orders Uber during snowstorm. Then the driver ‘extorts’ him

pouring ice on a cup of glass(l) Man shares why not to buy ice at a bar(c) picking up ice from container(r)

‘I can confirm this is at every restaurant’: Man shares why you should avoid getting ice in your drink at the bar

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

Tiktok user @askforadam holding a Toyota remote; Screenshot of @askforadam's Toyota truck.

‘Did you forget to pay your subscription?’: Man tries to remote start a Toyota outside the dealership showroom. It doesn’t go great

Photo of a 2025 Hyundai Elantra; Screenshot of Tiktok user @jrodsellscars.

‘I felt bad’: Woman leases Hyundai Elantra. It’s only been 3 months—and she’s already trying to get rid of it

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

Man shares how easy it was to buy a vehicle online(l) Carvana building with logo on display(r)

‘The ONLY downfall with Carvana’: Man buys truck online through Carvana. Then he goes to pick it up

Screenshot of Tiktok user @brickbybrick034; Photo of a Home Depot exterior; Screenshot from@brickbybrick034's Tiktok of a Milwaukee Tools First Aid Kit

‘Only real Milwaukee guys know about the Home Depot hack’: Man says this Milwaukee tools product is overpriced at $79. Then he learns about its little-known use

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

Mars Ramos

girl looking perplexed(l) Joann Fabrics and Crafts building sign(r)

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