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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

2 panel image: on the left is a can of Wd-40 Spray in the store, on the right we see a mechanic under the hood of a car with the spray.

‘Don’t spray anything’: Expert warns against using WD-40 on this squeaky car part. Here’s why

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

Oil Change(l) Ford Dealer Sign(r) Woman looking disappointed(r)

‘I know a Ford focus when I see one’: Woman goes in for ‘quick’ oil change. Why did she get quoted $14K?

Dealer handing over keys to customer(l) Man sharing why not to share your credit score on TikTok(c) Credit Score displayed on laptop(r)

‘You’re in a position of power’: Expert says don’t let the dealership run your credit until this point of the negotiation

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘How do y’all not remember to get your keys’: Jeep Renegade driver parks in hospital garage. Then she leaves it running for 3 hours

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

Peacock logo on display of phone(l) Woman sharing what happens when you go to cancel peacock app(c) Cutting Credit Card(r)

‘I would check your other subscriptions as well’: Woman shares trick to getting Peacock for just $1.99 a month. Does it work?

3 panel image. On the left is a hand touching a car brake part, in the middle is the exterior of an Auto Zone Car Parts store, on the right a person looks at the camera.

‘O’Reilly’s has the same problem’: Viewers demand answers after mechanic tries to install AutoZone brake pads

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. Plate on one side, Hobby Lobby store on the other.

‘Everyone is paying the price’: Woman purchases $2 plates from Hobby Lobby for Thanksgiving. Then she flips them over

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

‘I would just leave’: Walmart shopper left in tears after floor walker followed her around the store. She can’t believe management’s response

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

2 panel image, on the left we see a close up of the Poshmark logo on a screen. On the right a person says, "oh my god>"

‘Don’t be screwing me out of $150’: Woman thinks her Poshmark order arrived. Then she gets a strange letter

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

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‘It’s a soft layoff’: Work-from-home employee says she’s now required to go back into office. It’ll cost her $13K

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

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‘Mazda luxury with Toyota reliability’: Toyota collabs with Mazda on 2025 CX-50 Hybrid. Is it better than the Ford and Mazda collab?

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

A two panel design with a man giving a prayer hands and looking at the camera in one, and the AMC Theater sign in the other.

‘We got our tickets for ‘Wicked’ weeks ago’: AMC customer demands answers after they were kicked out of ‘Wicked’ screening to seat other guests

Two panel design with a man talking at the camera next to his water heater, and a person with a phone changing their thermostat

‘Will my fire sprinklers still work?’: Expert says always put your water heater on ‘vacation mode’ before traveling. Here’s why

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

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‘They’re cold-blooded’: Woman tries to take over her mom’s Costco membership after she passes. They’re requiring proof

Woman shares her experience at Bath and Body Works(l) Bath and Body Works Store Front(c) Bath and Body Works Bag(r)

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