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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: in the middle is the Dollarama store sign and on the sides two people explain about chocolate.

‘Why did I never realize they had dupes?’: Dollarama shopper issues PSA to customers who buy Twix, Snickers, KitKat

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

2 panel image: on the left is a post from a Reddit user and on the right is the Tiktok logo with a banned symbol over it.

Culture

‘Women with large chests have a harder time getting videos approved’: Alleged Ex-TikTok insider reveals what really gets your content removed

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

Walmart sign(l), Man talking(c), Orange juice cartons with text "they think we dont notice"(r)

‘Don’t get fooled’: Walmart shopper reaches for gallon of Great Value Orange Juice. Then he takes a closer look

3 panel image: on the right is a display case of eggs, in the middle is the exterior of a Trader Joe's store, and on the right a store display shows a smug chicken.

‘Try Just Egg’: Trader Joe’s shopper tries to buy eggs. The workers ‘closed the curtain’ on them

Screenshots from @iambrelle's Tiktok with a tweet from @MrsJellySantos that reads "Her daughter’s teacher called her twice this week cuz she was acting up so she pulled up and took a seat."

‘Why did you have to film?’ : Mom visits her daughter’s class after the teacher calls twice. Then she posts the video on TikTok

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Definition of fake it ‘til you make it’: Woman sees a Mercedes-Benz in the parking lot. Then she takes a closer look

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

woman shares reason not to sleep with two pillows(l) Bed with multiple pillows(r)

‘I need you to beware’: Expert warns against using 2 pillows when you sleep. Here’s why

woman looking shocked(l) Walmart Store Front(c) Man in shadows stalking woman wearing purple jacket(r)

‘I was just playing the part that you asked me to play’: Woman asks man to pretend to be her husband at Walmart. Then he does

Woman shares why kia is the best car brand for the money(l) Kia dealer with card parked Infront(r)

‘Toyota is not the GOAT’: Expert insists Kia is the best car for the money. Here’s why you should make the switch

Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘They not supposed to be doing that!’: Woman says pedicures ‘ruined’ her feet. It’s because nail salons use this illegal tool

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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‘For the whole world to see’: Instagram user says this creepy new feature spells bad news for cheaters

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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‘Boy we sure do see a lot of these’: Customer brings 2015 Hyundai into the shop. Then it starts making this disturbing sound

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

hand opening up Glove Box(l) mechanic shares tip for glove box(r)

‘Just look it up on YouTube’: Expert warns you need to regularly check your glove compartment and replace this. It’s more important than you realize

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

3 panel image- in the middle is a jar of castor oil, on the sides a person walks outside and explains.

TikTok