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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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @tingtangwalla's window with suction cups; Screenshot of a stream of smoke coming from @tingtangwalla's couch.

‘Omg this is life-saving information’: Woman leaves suction cups on her window. Then her couch catches fire

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

woman shares why you should not use fabric softener(l) Pouring fabric softener unto washer(r)

‘Should be banned imo’: Cleaning expert warns you should never use fabric softener. Then she reveals the long-term effect on your clothes

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @vivi_yvonne; Photo of a Costco Wholesale exterior.

‘Good luck getting your car fixed’: Woman uses Direct Auto for car insurance. Then she discovers Costco has its own—and it includes all of this

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

sliced meatloaf(l) Man wearing glasses and beanie(r) Aroma Rice Cooker(r)

‘Save yourself some time and some dishes’: Man gets ground beef. Then he shows how to make meatloaf in a rice cooker

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

screenshot of Tiktok user @monicaseabourn; Photo of a Kroger exterior; Screenshot from Tiktok user @monicaseabourn of a bowl of large grapes.

‘I would be too scared to eat em’: Kroger shopper buys Autumn Crisp grapes. Then she picks one up

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

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‘Classic hunk’: Dudes are ’90s-style looksmaxxing with the men’s bob

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

Photo of a Bridal Shop; Screenshot of tiktok user @nessamartinezyt

‘At this point I’d call the cops’: Woman buys wedding dress from David’s Bridal. Then the unimaginable happens

Chappell Roan’s comments about not knowing any happy parents sparks discourse for both mothers and child-free people online

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‘He’s testing you’: Woman goes to the dealership because of a noise under the hood. Then the mechanic asks her for a diagnosis

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

clothing on rack(l) Old Navy logo on building(c) woman shares recession indicators in store(r)

‘They’re trying to get us prepared’: Shoppers walk in Old Navy. Then they notice ‘recession predictors.’ Do they have a point?

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

Photo of a Pomeranian at a groomers; Screenshot of Tiktok user @kkyliewells.

‘The way I would crash out and sue’: Woman takes her Pomeranian to dog groomer. Then they cut off his ear

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @joshhallan making the Dubai Chocolate Chip Pistachio cookie; Center: Screenshot from Tiktok user @wellmadebykiley of a cross-section of the Dubai Chocolate Chip Pistachio cookies; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @joshhallan making the Dubai Chocolate Chip Pistachio cookie

Dubai cookies, the baked cousin of the pistachio chocolate bar, are captivating TikTok

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

2 panel image: the GMC logo and a GMC Yukon vehicle.

‘Um…’: Woman says her GMC Yukon is making too much road noise. Then the mechanic sees what her husband did to the vehicle

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

Brooke Sjoberg

man shares tips to clean air conditioner(l) Air Conditioner releasing cold air(r)

Expert says your A/C unit is probably making you sick. The reason why may surprise you

A child/baby morality cookie prank is going around.

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