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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

CVS pharmacy(l), Woman talking(c), Toilet paper rolls(r)

‘Cool thing is you get a free roll at checkout’: Customer finds CVS-brand toilet paper. Then she takes a closer look

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

Melody Heald

Side by side of three images of hand holding and rotating an ugg boot with the caption "these are a week old..."

‘My 10-year-old UGGs are still fluffy’: Woman notices her UGGs are ‘less fluffy’ after a week. Then she learns the real reason why

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

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‘I hate it’: Starbucks customers order drinks ‘for here.’ Then they learn about a new policy change

Diana &#8220;ladidai&#8221; Umana is a pop culture journalist based in NYC. She has her finger on the pulse URL and her feet on the ground IRL. The latest in music, lifestyle, internet culture, fashion, beauty, tech, and beyond—you name it, she knows it. Published in NYLON, Business Insider, REVOLT, and Yahoo, she&#8217;s your go-to girl for what&#8217;s now, what&#8217;s niche, and what&#8217;s next.

Diana Umana

‘SITUATIONAL AWARENESS’: Ex-Secret Service agent reveals how to safely pump gasoline at the station

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

Woman talking(l), Man with checklist inspecting car(R)

‘I didn’t check for this…’: Woman reveals little-known area you should always inspect before buying a car. Don’t skip this part

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

An image of doctors running in a hospital with a hospital bed between two images of a woman on tiktok.

‘I was on life support for seven days’: Woman gets tooth pulled. Then she has to have open-heart surgery

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

Woman looking unsure with text 'lol wtf cheesecake factory"(l), The Cheesecake Factory sign(r)

‘Why is everyone still sitting?’: Woman dines in at The Cheesecake Factory. Then she looks up

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

Mechanic checking vehicle(l) Man listing out all issues with his vehicle(c) Man Calculating total cost of repairs(r)

‘This is how the Toyota dealership prices me for things’: Expert reveals the real reason mechanics inflate car repair costs

Pressing On Button from Surge Protector(l) Woman connecting plug on surge protector(r)

‘This just confirmed my fear’: Woman reveals why you should change your surge protector every 3-5 years. And why you need to buy a ‘real’ one

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

Two panel image. Two people explain. Text over says: PSA Cute Winter Boots!

Culture

‘Cute winter boots’: TikTokers found a clever way to game the algorithm and talk about ICE

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

Olive Garden sign(l), Woman giving peace sign with phone(c), Olive Garden breadsticks(r)

‘Why am I just now noticing this?’: Woman goes to Olive Garden. Then she takes a closer look at the breadsticks

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

Braden Bjella

woman holding up burger(l) Woman smiling about to get veneers(r)

‘I literally broke one of them on a Hershey’s kiss’: Woman says don’t get veneers ‘unless you want to eat like this for the rest of your life’

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Gen Z is crocheting giant worms. Sure, why not

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.

Parks Kugle

Side by side of three people from @genuineautomotiveatx's Tiktok.

‘Toyota?’: Experts settle the BMW vs. Mercedes debate. So, which one makes better cars?

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