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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

2 panel image. Man at checkout at Home Depot on left. Home Depot sign on right.

‘Don’t waste your money’: Plumber of 32 years explains why this common household product found at Home Depot won’t fix your drain

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

2 panel image. Woman smiling with caption that reads: "I am on my way to go see a car that I bought an auction for $1,750" on left. Paddles being raised at auction on right.

‘I’d be suspicious’: Woman buys ‘dream car’ at an auction for only $1,750. It’s discontinued. Did she actually hit the ‘jackpot’?

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

Braden Bjella

‘I return things all the time’: Woman turning a bus into a tiny home tries to make a return at Lowe’s. Then a worker steps in

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 calls an Uber to take her to the OBGYN. Then he tries to take her to his house

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

Three panel image with young woman talking to camera on both sides and pointing at dark spots in her yard in center.

‘I fear me and my husband might become millionaires’: It rains. Then a woman takes a look at the ground in her backyard

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

Three panel image with hand navigating Google Street View on sides and mobile phone with Depop logo in center.

Woman gets lowball offer on Depop. Then she looks up their house on Google Maps

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

Woman with green shirt angry, and red target signage

Woman buys $50 bag of dog food for Target curbside pickup, receives an opened bag. Then she tries to return it

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 of a Sherwin Wiliiams store sign and a person speaking in their car.

‘If I didn’t have the discount…’: Man buys 3 gallons of paint at Sherwin-Williams. Then he goes to buy more 3 months later

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: the side of a car with text over: This was my friend's uber yesterday would you go in?

‘Would you go in?’: Woman calls an Uber. Then she opens car door, takes a look inside

‘Spray tan or Candace Owens’: Target under fire over new social media posts. Why is everyone talking about the hand?

2 panel image. Digital checkout details at Texas Roadhouse with caption that reads: "What would you tip???" on left. Texas Roadhouse sign on right.

‘So we shouldn’t tip you anything’: Family of 6 questions how much to tip on $80 bill at Texas Roadhouse. Then they ask the server

Rebecca Leib

Three panel image with people impersonating seagull sounds in each panel.

Culture

The European seagull screeching championship is the chaotic joy you didn’t know you needed

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

Left: A meme with James Doakes from Dexter with the text "how it feels knowing that one shop in your city is a money laundering scheme but you can't quite prove it"; A meme with James Doakes from Dexter with the text "how it feels knowing your ex misses you and wants you back but you just can't prove it."

Memes

20 ‘how it feels knowing’ Dexter memes for people with psychic hunches and no receipts

3 panel image of a person speaking to the camera from 3 different settings.

Woman’s ‘caveman skincare routine’ horrifies dermatologists and viewers alike—but is she just rage-baiting?

2 panel image. Woman in car with caption that reads: "T-Mobile phone upgrade scam!" on left. T-Mobile building on right

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