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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: a Stanley cup in a store and the interior if a crashed car.

‘Stanley needs to sponsor you’: Woman gets into car crash. Then she notices the shocking way her Stanley Cup saved her life

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

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‘They always come back’: Woman goes on a date to a house party. Then she realizes he’s a celebrity

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

2 image split. Toyota car logo on left. Hand on steering wheel with overlayed text that reads: "How do you keep the new car smell forever...asking for a friend" on right.

‘No way was I willing to spend more than 60k on a Toyota’: Woman buys Toyota Land Cruiser. Then she figures out how to keep that new car smell ‘forever’

Screenshot of Tiktok user @connor_lee21; Photo of a Starbucks Mobile Order Pick-up counter.

‘Having a boy name is so humbling’: Woman goes to Starbucks. Then she realizes the worker can’t find her

2 panel image of a rack of Uber Eats gift cards, and person in a hospital bed.

‘There’s nothing I can do’: Woman receives $375 worth of Uber Eats gift cards from friends and family. Then Uber blocks her account

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bigbagspenny616; Photo of a checkout line at Walmart.

‘This play is ran a lot’: Man reveals he’s a former Walmart ‘floorwalker.’ Then he exposes the one tactic they use to throw shoppers off their scent

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

Nina Hernandez

Photo of the rear of a Honda Civic; Screenshot of Tiktok user @concept3performance looking under the hood of a car.

‘Why do ppl never check carfax’: Driver buys 2015 Honda Civic. Then a mechanic’s inspection proves why he got ripped off

2 panel image: A salad in a container and the Panera restaurant exterior.

‘Expensive hospital food’: Woman calls out Panera Bread for $10 Caesar salad. Then she opens the dressing

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

‘Ulta literally has the worst reward system’: Ulta worker can’t input coupon at checkout. Then she says it’s a ‘daily occurrence’

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

Main Character of the Week: The woman who shared the secret to prevent balding

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

Plumber knocks on door(l) Woman shares story of what was found on her basement(l) stairway leading to basement door(r)

‘You will never guess’: Plumber goes in woman’s basement. He can’t believe what he finds

Toyota Rav4 Hybrid(l) Woman asks if she should trade in her vehicle(c) Toyota Dealer Logo on building(r)

‘Dated and expensive’: Woman contemplates trading her car in for a Toyota RAV4 hybrid. Then she asks if viewers recommend them

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

Melody Heald

3 panel image: a person explains and holds up a cup of ice cream, the Dairy Queen sign, and a dog looking confused.

‘I just am confused. I thought that they were free’: Dairy Queen customer asks for pup cup. Then the worker rings her up for $2.71

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘It’s crumbling out’: Woman buys brand-new Winston Homebuilders house. Then she walks on the flooring

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

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