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Rachel Cohen is a former trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

Woman questions quality after her $2,800 Louis Vuitton starts ‘peeling’

‘I’ve only had this purse 2-3 years’: Woman questions quality after her $2,800 Louis Vuitton starts ‘peeling’

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

Mechanic installs brand-new axles from O’Reilly’s on Honda Civic

‘Dealership told her she needs new axles’: Mechanic installs brand-new axles from O’Reilly’s on Honda Civic. There’s just one problem

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

Sonic drive-in customer asks worker is the iced coffees' good

‘Thank you for being honest’: Sonic Drive-in customer asks worker if the iced coffee’s good. She can’t believe her reply

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

Home Depot customer notices something unusual on the security cameras in the store

‘Is that real?’: Home Depot customer notices something unusual on the security cameras in the store

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

Memes

The legend of Crawly, the tiny green mall wizard enchanting TikTok

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

Brooke Sjoberg

O’Reilly’s worker calls out a woman's dirty headlights and says he can clean them.

‘I got you’: O’Reilly’s worker calls out a woman’s dirty headlights and says he can clean them. There’s just one problem

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

TikTok may have to comply with state social media regulation, says Supreme Court

Does the Supreme Court’s big social media ruling open a backdoor to ban TikTok?

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

Restaurant customer issues warning after being charged $31 extra for dinner

‘I was refused my receipt’: Restaurant customer issues warning after being charged $31 extra for dinner

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Ex-McDonald’s corporate chef reveals 3 things you don’t know about Micky D’s

‘The nuggets are different’: Ex-McDonald’s corporate chef reveals 3 things you don’t know about Micky D’s

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

What’s up with the Mama Owl controversy?

Mike Hadge

Entertainment

TikToker Haley Kalil asks Joseph Quinn about ‘Chrissy Wake Up’ on the red carpet

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

Braden Bjella

olive garden tip screen with caption "20% of $33.30 is not $8.95" (l) olive garden bag with caption "okay so i'm over here at olive garden" (c) olive garden tip screen with caption "they trying to scam us all now I don't like it" (r)

‘What’s with these calculators?’: Olive Garden customer notices something unusual when she tries to leave a 20% tip

Expert shares how to fix AC yourself if it isn’t working on a hot day

‘This is why I want my kids to go to trade school’: Expert shares how to fix A/C yourself if it isn’t working on a hot day

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Right-wingers seize on viral TikTok as proof Biden cheated during the debate

No, CNN wasn’t sending secret hand gestures to Biden during the debate

Mechanic issues warning about buying tires at Walmart, or even having them serviced

TikTok