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

Braden Bjella

Expert says you're filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 'scientific' ways to do it right and save money

‘Y’all are getting ripped off’: Expert says you’re filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 ‘scientific’ ways to do it right and save money

Texas resident thinks Houston was actually hit with an EMP. He's not alone

‘This is more than just a normal thing that happened’: Texas resident thinks Houston was actually hit with an EMP. He’s not alone

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

Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

‘Update we got kicked out’: Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

‘Scrap it and get a Corolla’: Mechanic says smoking Chevrolet Trax came in with ‘the trifecta’ of problems you never want to see

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 person talking to the camera next to a SeaWorld sign. There is text in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font that says 'Main Character of the Week' in the bottom right corner.

Main Character of the Week: Woman unfairly profiled at SeaWorld’s waterpark 

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

‘I’m good here. A/C not even on’: Car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

‘Spectacular give me 14 of them right now’: This husband’s reaction deserves 3 Michelin stars

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

‘I’ve been considering a Sandals vacation but this is very concerning’: Resort guest’s room was flooded, cleaned without disinfectant. That’s just the start

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman says Gypsy Rose Blanchard made a mistake by announcing pregnancy because of this strange law. It could affect you too

‘She should not have told anybody’: Woman says Gypsy Rose Blanchard made a mistake by announcing pregnancy because of this law. It could affect you too

‘The amount of chemicals to make that happen’: Man buys Nestle Drumstick frozen treat and leaves it out on the counter. It hasn’t melted after 22 hours

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic calls out Toyota dealerships' A/C repair after disgruntled driver brings it to him

‘Keeps giving him the runaround’: Mechanic calls out Toyota dealership’s A/C repair after disgruntled driver brings it to him

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

what is boots and a slick ban bun and sambas and a little red bag

Memes

What’s up with the ‘Boots and a Slick Back Bun’ and ‘Sambas and a Little Red Bag’ TikTok trend?

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

Car salesman shares what an $18,000 car actually looks like in 2024, says it’s ‘cheapest’ in America that isn’t gray or black

‘Probably the best Nissan you can buy’: Car salesman shares what an $18,000 car actually looks like in 2024, says it’s ‘cheapest’ in America that isn’t gray or black

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.

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