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Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Woman who has owned 15 cars shares which ones she regrets

‘I can’t even drive it’: Woman who has owned 15 cars shares which ones she regrets

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

Nina Hernandez

Man warns against the Costco bottled water

‘Im gonna pretend I didn’t hear this information’: Expert warns against Costco bottled water

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A woman speaking to the camera, a McDonalds sign, and a McDonalds burger. There is text in the middle of the photo that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: McDonald’s secret shopper

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

Melody Heald

Man shares ‘genius’ money-saving hack to getting rid of junk without a $300 dumpster

‘Secret level unlocked’: Man shares ‘genius’ money-saving hack to getting rid of junk without a $300 dumpster

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

Expert says Toyotas have gone down in quality

‘It’s gone down, the fanboys won’t admit it though’: Expert says Toyotas have gone down in quality. Here’s why

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

Mechanic shows Lexus vs. Nissan engine design and shares why it makes such a big difference

‘About an hour’: Mechanic shows Toyota vs. Nissan engine design—and why it makes such a big difference

Customer says Bank of America closed her accounts without consent. She’s ineligible to open them ‘ever again’

‘They can just decide that’: Customer says Bank of America closed her accounts without consent. She’s ineligible to open them ‘ever again’

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

Tenant says his landlord charged him $375 for leaving behind a shower curtain

‘Our professional cleaning team had to take the time to remove the large debris’: Tenant says his landlord charged him $375 for leaving behind a shower curtain

Woman purchases new comforter from Target. She can’t believe what she finds inside

‘How long they been in there?’: Woman purchases new comforter from Target. She can’t believe what she finds inside

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

Woman slams Shein for using her photo in advertisement—and editing her face

‘They better write you a check’: Woman slams Shein for using her photo in advertisement—and editing her face

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Bartender refuses to make woman a French 75. You won't believe why

‘This is a guy bar’: Bartender refuses to make woman a French 75. You won’t believe why

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Used car salesman explains why he refuses to sell Toyota Corollas

‘Take a look inside’: Used car salesman explains why he refuses to sell Toyota Corollas

Woman gets refund on Panera sandwich after opening it up and seeing how much meat is inside

‘What am I paying $7 for? The bread?’: Woman gets refund on Panera sandwich after opening it up and seeing how much meat is inside

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

Natasha Dubash

Customer says new Youthforia foundation only uses black pigment

‘You should be in jail’: Customer says new Youthforia foundation only uses black pigment

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

Braden Bjella

Car salesmen shares how to get car salespeople to leave you alone—and it’s not by saying ‘I’m just looking’

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