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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

Shaq posing with cybertruck(l), Tesla sign(c), Tesla cybertruck pulling into driveway(r)

‘People will buy anything’: Shaq debuts his new customized Cybertruck, but not everyone’s onboard

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

Hand holding license plate(l), Car driving on road(c), Woman holding license plate(r)

‘I’m gonna look like a racist’: Woman has to get license plate customized after state-issued one is offensive

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

Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Why I never buy pasta at a restaurant’: Customer goes to ‘fancy’ restaurant and orders pasta. Then they spot the Barilla farfalle box in the back

‘Apparently Velveeta thinks I identify as a family of 5: Customer accuses Velveeta of false advertising

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

Lexus car on road(l), Man talking(c), Lexus sign(r)

‘Never buy first year for new model’: Driver buys new Lexus. It has a laundry list of problems already at 15K miles

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Woman looking frustrated(l+r), Honda sign(c)

‘Just feels like I’m spending left and right’: Woman has to visit 3 different Honda dealerships while buying a car

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

Memes

Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger is the internet’s favorite new meme

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

What’s up with the TikTok Alien Cult?

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

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l), Walmart sign(c), Woman putting food in her mouth(r)

‘This gives me the ick’: Viewers divided after Walmart shopper shares how she samples every product before buying them

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. They they notice something unusual about them

‘It’s inevitable.. people still make the cheese’: Trader Joe’s customer buys the cheese sticks. Then they notice something unusual about them

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking over signs for Honda, Toyota, and Subaru

‘Not a Subaru, Honda, or Toyota there wonder why’: Expert warns against buying a new car after he’s shocked to discover these makes and models at repo auction

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

‘Drive that Kia through the dealership windows’: Woman says she bought a brand-new $45,000 Kia Sorento. It’s on transmission No. 3

McDonald's touchscreen menu(l), Man pointing to menu(c), McDonald's Arches(r)

‘I only order happy meals now’: Customer reveals how McDonald’s is ‘tricking’ customers into spending more money with touchscreen menus

Mechanic proves why they swear off driving Hyundai and Kia

‘It’s not due for an oil service even now’: Mechanic proves why they swear off driving Hyundai and Kia

Expert shares his top 3 most unreliable cars. Viewers have thoughts

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