Main Header Menu

Become a subscriber today to get unlimited access

Thanks for reading!

Register to continue

The Daily Dot

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

2 panel image. Man sitting in car with caption that reads: "Clients please take care of your feet before getting pedicure" on left. Feet getting pedicure on right.

“I’m paying for a pedicure for a reason”: Nail salon tech issues PSA about customers’ feet. It backfires

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

Natasha Dubash

3 panel image of a person explaining and a hand holding a phone with the Uber symbol on it.

Uber driver refuses 1.4-mile ride when woman he picks up doesn’t have money on her app. Here’s the real reason he wouldn’t budge

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

3 panel image of a close up of bathwater, Dr.Squatch bar soap, and Sydney Sweeney in a bathtub

Culture

How much does the Sydney Sweeney bathwater soap cost?

3 panel image of a person's face, an open cheeseburger in a Whataburger wrappper and the Whataburger sign.

“All they wanted to offer me was coupon?!”: Woman opens up burger from Whataburger. Then she finds a blade in it

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

2 panel image. Starbucks cup on counter on left. Woman rolling suitcase in airport on right.

Dream job? Starbucks is looking for 2 content creators to travel the world

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

Disabled woman says Blue Cross Blue Shield cut off coverage for her tube feeding formula

2 panel image of a person explaining while watching a TikTok post.

“This is an act of theft”: Brides are using ChatGPT to “steal” custom wedding art, and artists are furious

3 panel image of person showing HomeGoods receipt and a HomeGoods storefront

“Exactly what the corporations are banking on”: HomeGoods shopper buys 2 decorative pillows. Then she takes a closer look at the receipt

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

3 Panel image, of black border collie, mother and daughter playing, and golden Lab sniffing oranges

The “soulmated so hard” TikTok trend is beautiful and devastating

2 panel image of a person putting on makeup and telling their story.

“My body was rejecting him”: Woman shares how her husband’s neglect after surgery ended their marriage

3 panel image showing the original character and hairstyle along with people trying to copy the look.

“Topanga hair” is TikTok’s latest beauty fixation. Here’s how to get it

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

Nina Hernandez

2 panel image of the Texas flag and a Tesla robotaxi prototype

Tesla to launch its robotaxi service in Austin this summer

3 panel image showing Ford and Toyota logo on the left and right, with a center image of a car inspection checklist

Ford and Toyota are recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles. Here’s what models are affected

3 panel image of Doug the Pug receiving honorary degree in cap and gown

“Anything is possible”: Doug the Pug receives his honorary degree in Furensic Science

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

3 panel image of a child singing into an airplane mic, Disney's character Moana, and another passenger with text over: Not us being tired on a delayed flight when Delta pulls this.

TikTok