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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

‘Best $1,500 spent’: Man buys 2014 Dodge Caravan. Should you consider doing the same?

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

Hand holding target item with text "target please explain"(l), Woman talking(c), Target sign(R)

‘Target what are you on?’: Woman shops for this Target item. Then she takes a closer look at the sticker

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 looking shocked(l) Hand holding gift card(r)

‘These cards are so difficult to use’: Woman tries to pay with Visa Vanilla gift card at bar. Then the worker does something that makes her feel uncomfortable

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

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20 of the funniest memes poking fun at the TikTok ban pop-up message

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

Toyota 4Runner(l) Filling up gas tank(c) Man next to vehicle with open gas tank(r)

‘If it doesn’t end in .00 I’m going to the next dollar’: Expert reveals whether you should keep filling or stop after you hear the gas nozzle click the first time

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

‘People got scammed’: MAGA influencer Ryan Fournier under fire for TikTok crypto collapse

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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‘What is in the middle?’: Woman buys Smucker’s Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Honey Spread Sandwich. Then she bites into it

‘Will Harbor Freight really honor their lifetime warranty?’: Man tries to return a tool from Harbor Freight after using it for 10 years. Then the worker asks him a question

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

‘Handing Trump a win’: Democrat leaders blasted for getting ‘absolutely played’ on TikTok ban

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

‘Wisconsin never seems to ever disappoint me’: Man tries to tow boat out of Kwik Trip parking lot with a Ford Fusion. Can they handle it?

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‘What exactly was your order?’: Customers order Olive Garden for pickup. Then they take a closer look at what’s in the bag

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‘I’m not normally speechless but…’: Walmart shopper spots new Valentine’s Day toy on the shelf. Then he takes a closer look

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

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‘Hondas should be like 25k max’: Man shops for the new Accord. Then he sees what it cost

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘Just get it at Walmart’: Man buys blackberries at grocery store. Then he spots this just a day later

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