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Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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Who is the ‘Blue Tie Kid’? The leader of the TikTok Rizz Party

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 in car with caption "Fast food Drive-through scam" (l) Arby's sign (c) back of car with empty drive thru (r)

‘Oh, you want me to lie for you?’: Woman shares the ‘real reason’ why you get asked to ‘pull up’ in fast-food drive-thru

Mike Hadge

‘Are you kidding me?’: People at the Olympics Closing Ceremony felt hoodwinked that performances were actually in Los Angeles

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

bridesmaid laughing with groom (l) bridesmaid standing with groom with caption "You assign your bridesmaids to surprise your husband with spicy polaroids on your wedding day" (c) groom looking at photo while holding a beer (r)

‘Looks like a really good friend’: Bridesmaids instructed to give spicy Polaroids to groom on wedding day. It backfires

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

‘Let’s do this together’ Kamala quote becomes her latest meme

Woman says she got banned from American Airlines for having ‘relations’ with man. There’s just one problem

‘I’m now out $1,400’: Woman says she got banned from American Airlines for having ‘relations’ with man. There’s just one problem

Kenan Thompson brings back Pierre Escargot for the Olympics

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

Mechanic reveals the biggest mistake he’s made as a technician

‘Took me a really long Phillips’ head screwdriver’: Mechanic reveals the biggest mistake he’s made—and how to avoid it on your car

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

Braden Bjella

young man in car with caption "when a customer came in for an order pickup on her S24 Ultra" (l) Galaxy S24 Ultra phone (c) young man in car with caption "that's the biggest tip I've ever gotten in my life" (r)

‘That’s the biggest tip I ever got in my life’: Best Buy worker says woman came in for data transfer on Galaxy S24 Ultra. He can’t believe what she did next

Man warns of Honda dealership after saying salesman ‘scammed’ him

‘BALLOON LEASE? Haven’t heard that since the 80s that’s very shady’: Man warns of Honda dealership after saying salesman made him a bad deal

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Expert says cheaper tires 'test' just as well as the expensive ones. Which brand should you get?

‘Continental performs the same’: Expert says cheaper tires ‘test’ just as well as the expensive ones. Which brand should you get?

Driver wraps own Tesla, issues warning to other drivers who want to do same

‘I was soooo humbled’: Driver wraps own Tesla, issues warning to other drivers who want to do same

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

Man shares the ‘real reason’ there’s a mechanic shortage

‘That’s why this industry is so broken’: Man shares the ‘real reason’ there’s a mechanic shortage

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

Gas station customer pays for a gallon of gas

‘SOMETHING ISN’T ADDING UP’: Gas station customer pays for a gallon of gas. But then they put it into an empty gallon container to check

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Walgreens shopper says she was forced out of store for being underdressed

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