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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

Jeep Wrangler(l) Woman shares what happen to her car when she took it to a car wash(c) Jeep Dealer Sign(r)

‘I fear this is common sense when you own a soft top’: Jeep owner takes Wrangler to an auto car wash. Then she proves why it was a bad idea

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

Left: Screenshot from @dytzz88's Tiktok of an AI image of a skeleton with a Phone head holding a phone. Right: Screenshot from @frepyyyyy's Tiktok of an AI image of a crying burrito praying on a phone. Caption: Comment from @frepyyyyy "BROOOOOOOOOOOOO HOTSPOTTTTTTTTTT #fypage #hotspot #foryou #meme #funny".

Memes

What is the Hotspot Bro meme? TikTok roasts the friend who always drains your Wi-Fi

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

2 image split. Man on left. Moxy building on right.

‘We paid a lot of money’: Man checks into Marriott’s Moxy hotel in Nashville. Then he looks at the window

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

Braden Bjella

2 image split. Fridges lined up at store on left. Home Depot sign on right.

‘Did you know this?’: Home expert goes to Home Depot, says to stay away from refrigerators with built-in ice machines. Here’s why

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 a person explains, text over: and that is motherhood. On the right is a comment from a TikTok user.

Culture

‘Son hates bagels but loves bread donuts’: 20 moms share the wildest food rebrands that get their kids to eat anything

Tires displayed at store(l) Man shares the quote he got at discount tires(c) Discount tire store sign(r)

‘Don’t even worry about it’: Discount Tires customer gets quoted $400 for new tires. Then he realizes that’s just one tire

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

2 panel image: on the left is teh BJ's restaurant sign and on the right is a person.

‘My arm is hurting making these’: BJ’s server reveals the one dish she wishes customers would stop ordering

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling In The Deep: What Does it Mean to be a ‘Final Boss?’

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

Left: Photo of a hand painting a cabinet door; Right: Screenshot from @12366cs's Tiktok of his hand pointing at his kitchen cabinets.

‘Where the hell are my spoons?’: Man says his landlord painted his kitchen cabinets. Then he opens the drawers

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

Left: Photo of a Waitress handing over a check; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @user122334456779.

‘It was written on the reservation’: Server wishes couple a happy anniversary. Now she’s going home without a tip

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

Left: Photo of restaurant patrons eating italian food; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @uncleaairo.

‘It sounds like they were also embarrassed’: Server pronounces menu item the correct way. It backfires

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

Screenshots of Tiktok user @evelynnandhazell; A Photo of a 2025 Honda Civic

‘My car has around 4,000 miles’: Woman says her steering wheel is ‘loose’ on her 2025 Honda Civic. Then viewers roast her for not understanding this little-known feature

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

Natasha Dubash

Woman holds up note(l) Texas Roadhouse Building(c) Worker from Texas Roadhouse shares note she was given by customers(r)

‘Why did they give me this?’: Texas Roadhouse worker greets table. Then they hand her sheet of paper

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

2 image split. Woman sitting with her dog, looking shy, with overlayed text that reads: "I'm so embarrassed (cry laughing emoji" on left. Home Depot store on right.

‘That’s not OK’: Woman takes her dog to Home Depot. Then she warns you should never do the same even though they’re allowed

Photo of a 2012 Ford F150; Screenshot from @nextgencarcare's Tiktok of the underside of a Ford F150 with the caption "Look at this CRAZY corrosion at only 20k miles! [grimacing face emoji]".

‘Built in Michigan but not made to stay’: Customer brings in 2021 Ford F-150 with 20K miles. Then the mechanic shows the real consequences of not washing your car regularly