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

Natasha Dubash

Woman shares what happened to her Lg washing machine(l) LG Washing Machine on display(r)

‘That’s so scary’: Woman’s LG washer bursts into flames. Firemen say this little-known component can cause a shortage—even if the machine is off

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Lincoln sign(l), Hand with car key and text "let me show you the hardest brand for us to sell on our pre owned lot"(r)

‘This is not your typical Lincoln’: Dealership salesman says this is the hardest car to move off the lot. Then he reveals a little-known trick for getting 30% off

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

Woman explaining experience trying to give neighbor eggs from her yard on left. Eggs in carton on right.

‘I hope she has fun paying $12 a carton at the grocery store’: Woman offers neighbor eggs from her yard. There’s just 1 problem

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dunkin Coffee cup on left. Woman explaining fraud occurrence on center. Apply Pay on iPhone on right.

‘Terrifying’: Woman pays for Dunkin’ order using Apple Pay. Then she sees a strange charge

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Dove bodywash(l), Woman talking(c), Walmart sign(r)

‘Make me wanna steal it now’: Walmart shopper asks worker to unlock Dove body wash. Then the worker hands it to her in this

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

Person explaining experience getting fired from Texas Roadhouse with text over image that reads: "story time about how i got fired from texas roadhouse" on left. Logo of Texas Roadhouse on right.

‘Make them lose business’: Texas Roadhouse server gets fired. Then she makes her absence known

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

3 panel image showing different TikTok users discussing the February 26th trend.

Culture

February 26 is ‘Slime Your Homeboy’ Day—why TikTok is freaking out

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

Photo of a Toyota RAV4; Screenshot from @scallopmoon_'s Tiktok of a RAV4 console

‘Something else supposed to be there?’: Woman buys new Toyota RAV4. Then she sees strange console feature. What’s its purpose?

Woman holding single strawberry in case with text that reads: "$19 strawberry from Erewhon" on left. Erewhon store logo on right.

‘This is so dystopian’: Viewers divided after Erewhon shopper buys 1 strawberry for $19. They don’t realize who she is

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

Braden Bjella

Split image. Woman reacting to restaurant policy on left and right. Waitress being tipped in center.

‘On top of tipping?’: Woman flips through restaurant menu. Then she sees the ‘sharing charge’

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

Nissan Sentra(l), Man talking(c), Walmart sign(r)

‘Why even bring it there in the first place?!?’: Driver takes Nissan Sentra to Walmart’s Auto Care center. Then a worker asks him for his keys

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

3 panel image: on the left is a view inside the appliance, in the middle is the General Electric logo, and on the right a person explains.

‘So what have I been using that for?’: Woman says she was sold a GE washer and dryer ‘set’ 6 years ago. Then she makes discovery

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

Dollar Tree sign(l), Woman talking(c), Frozen shrimp(r)

‘I think I’ve seen that at Whole Foods’: Dollar Tree shopper discovers frozen shrimp for $1.25. But are they a popular brand in disguise?

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Galaxy Z Fold 6 on Display(l) Best Buy Store Logo(c) woman wearing heart shaped glasses(r)

‘That’s why I’m so hesitant to buy any kind of Flip’: Best Buy shopper comes in for a Samsung phone. Then she notices something troubling

Honda Prologue(l), Woman talking(c), Interior honda prologue(r)

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