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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

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‘Just charge extra for this’: Mechanic has to put spare tire on car. Then they open the trunk

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

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‘Future lookin like the past’: Woman buys 2025 Rivian. Then she realizes what the key looks like

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

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‘I will NEVER buy meat from Walmart’: Shopper buys Walmart’s lean ground beef. Then she opens it up

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

Melody Heald

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‘So many people have had the exact same problem’: Woman says she’ll never buy another Nespresso machine after this happened

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‘Lesson learned’: Woman says she was scolded by worker in the Starbucks drive-thru over common ordering practice

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘We’re on the side of the road’: Expert issues warning after Honda dealership cancels customer’s Uber mid-ride. Now what?

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

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‘They’ve done this to me SEVERAL times’: Abercrombie shopper demands answers after opening her order

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

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‘Can literally save you thousands of dollars’: Expert says you should wash your car weekly. Here’s why

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

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‘Not sure why they did this’: Expert shares why he doesn’t recommend this Norwegian Cruise Lines ship

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‘We keep getting more things’: Ross worker says people are abandoning items at checkout

A hand holds a bottle of Dawn Powerwash dish soap in a store aisle.

‘It’s one of my holy grails’: Expert shares little-known use for Dawn Powerwash

Woman’s Chase card gets ‘lost’ in the mail by UPS. Then she gets charged

‘We’re not giving you your money’: Woman’s Chase card gets ‘lost’ in the mail by UPS. Then she gets charged

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘Pantene is the best’: Expert says you should avoid Olaplex—and recommends what to do if it has already damaged your hair (updated)

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

What is ‘The Party Ended an Hour Ago and He’s Still Here’ meme?

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.

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