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Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Who is this DIVA with a purple heart emoji

Scrolling In The Deep: Who is this DIVA 💜

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

‘They trusted me with $2K cash and the whole store’: GameStop worker says he gave his 2 weeks. Then he reveals what he’s making an hour

3 panel image showing the front of a Jeep Grand Wagoneer, the exterior of a Jeep dealership, and a screengrab of the dashboard display from the Jeep Wagoneer.

‘Totally worth $110,000’: Man buys 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. There’s just one problem

‘If you go on that thing without having the special vest on…’: Amazon worker demands answers when he realizes new floor robots can ‘squish’ him

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

PetSmart storefront(l), Man talking(c), Birds nest(r)

‘You are told to toss them??’: Petsmart worker finds eggs inside bird cage. He doesn’t throw them away like he’s supposed to

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

‘Get a UFB direct… You apply for it. Takes 5 seconds. It’s done’: Woman says you should always get a high-yield savings account. Is that true?

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘The struggle be real’: Kellogg’s shopper demands answers after noticing ‘instabowls’ Frosted Flakes

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

Kia sign(l), Person looking at camera with text that says "just realized the car dealership *muzzed*"(c) Hand holding pen signing document(r)

‘I would’ve had a free car’: New Kia owner says dealership messed up paperwork with bank. Should he have returned to the dealership?

Sasha Baker is a London-based freelance investigative journalist writing for the Daily Dot’s tech and politics section. Their work has also appeared in the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, openDemocracy and more.

Sasha Baker

Mike Waltz and Donald Trump with Tiktok logo

Trump ran on saving TikTok—his new National Security Advisor called refusing to ban it ‘craven’

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

Walmart storefront(l), Stacks of HP desktops in boxes(c), HP sign(r)

‘Since no one buys computers at Walmart’: Shopper questions whether Walmart is going ‘broke’ after seeing sale price of $500 HP desktop

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

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‘They sell it in a plastic wrapping. I’m so confused’: Woman warns against storing cheese in plastic bags. She reveals what to use instead

two panel design with a woman looking at the camera, she has a noes ring and straight hair. The 2nd panel is of a Days Inn.

‘Write it up on Trip Advisor’: Woman says Days Inn worker used master key to enter her room while she slept. Then she called corporate

Server picking up food and text that says "kicked out of a restaurant because the waiter anticipated my friends autistic child would become disruptive" and "all right I appreciate it"(l), Woman with young child and same text(c), Same waiter and text with additional "actually going to cut this short tonight"(r)

‘We won’t be serving you tonight’: Restaurant takes family’s food away from table after finding out they have autistic child

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Every car owner should know this’: Driver reveals little-known use for Vaseline. Does it work?

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