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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

Honda Odyssey(l) Honda Dealer Sign(c) Expert Shares information on the Honda Odyssey

‘Today used cars can cost as much as a new one’: Expert works on Honda Odyssey. Then he weighs in—should you buy new or used?

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

Natasha Dubash

Starbucks barista blasts customers who come in and request this popular item. They don’t know there’s been a policy change

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

2 panel image: on the left is the rapper Dank Demoss and on the right is the Lyft ride service company logo.

Culture

‘I can fit in this car’: Rapper Dank Demoss sues Lyft after driver denies her service over her weight

two panel design with a woman looking with a smirk on her face and at the camera, next to an image on an AutoZone

‘How does this happen?’: Kia driver brings back jumper cables after one use. AutoZone worker can’t believe the state they are in

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

‘I thought this was common knowledge’: Dispensary worker calls out customers who do this at checkout. It happens all the time

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

A photo of an airplane aisle next to a screenshot of @shannonella_ from their Tiktok.

‘I’m throwing hands’: Woman confronts ‘seat squatter’ on her flight. It’s becoming a big problem

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

‘I’m in the same car as them at this point’: Cadillac driver demands answers after seeing reflection in rearview mirror

3 panel image: in each panel a person is shown and text appears over them. Text over says: You're so funny. Thanks."

Memes

‘You’re so funny…thanks, my husband left me for my own mom!’: The best ‘You’re so funny’ memes turning trauma into gold

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

woman wearing glasses(l) Fresh Brownies(r)

‘I don’t think they should be doing this’: Woman uses Just Egg to make brownies. Then she takes them out of the oven

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

Brooke Sjoberg

A photo of a waiter holding a plate with a burger and fries next to a screenshot of @madimccambleyy from their Tiktok.

‘The worst is chain ordering’: Server reveals the reason you shouldn’t order water after ordering a drink

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image showing the sign at a Raising Cane's restaurant and person explaining in their car. Text over reads: This is your sign.

‘The manager laughed at us’: Raising Cane’s customer asks to buy loaf of Cane’s bread. Then the worker tells her how much it costs

Two panel image: on the left a person explains, on the right a person gives car keys to another person.

‘That’s a horrible idea’: Toyota technician says you should never turn in your keys like this at the mechanic

Adorable little puppy(l) Rover logo on green t-shirt covered in dog hair(c) Woman wearing hat shares her experience taking care of dog(r)

‘That’s a great life hack’: Rover sitter shares trick to catching dog if they run away from you

‘What business do they have adding this to a lotion?’: Man can’t sleep. Then he reads the fine print on his moisturizer

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

Two panel design with a woman looking and talking at the camera, next to an image of a Volvo logo

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