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

Natasha Dubash

2 panel image: on the left is a golden Subaru logo and on the right a person explains.

‘Volvo is where the WEALTH is at tho’: Man says Subaru drivers are secretly rich. Here’s what the richest people in America actually drive

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

GoodWill Sign marked(l) GoodWill Store Front(c) Woman checking clothing rack(r)

‘I always see them do this’: Goodwill shopper catches workers ‘dressed as customers.’ Then she sees what they’re hiding in the back

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Two panel design with a man walking out of a Walmart store past an associate, next to an image of a Walmart sign

‘I’ve had employees literally grab my cart’: Walmart worker exposes how to successfully avoid receipt-checkers at the door—straight from Walmart’s training program

Size View of blue tesla(l) Tesla Dealer Sign(r) Man shares tesla quality(r)

‘Plot twist’: Man shops for Tesla Model Y at dealership. Then he takes a closer look

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

3 panel image. 2 panels show a mechanic explaining. The 3rd panel shows a cellphone with the Carfax logo on it.

‘Beware of hidden damage’: Expert shows the one thing you need to look for on a Carfax report. Here’s what to know before you go

man shares scam that happened to him(l) Facebook Marketplace app on phone display(r)

‘I’m banned on PayPal. Can you do Apple Pay?’: Woman scams man out of $500 on Facebook Marketplace. Big mistake

Woman talking with blooming onion in the background and text that says "Outback: $16.99 3-course Aussie meal with redacted text"(l), Outback steakhouse store front(r)

‘Outback stepped up with that’: Customer shows how you can get a 3-course meal at Outback Steakhouse for just $16.99

‘Dealing with this on a ‘06 Nissan Frontier’: Customer rolls Ford F-150 into shop after simple spark plug change. Then the puzzled mechanic discovers rare fault

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Screenshot from @maleautism's Tiktok next to a photo of a Safeway store exterior.

‘I’m abandoning my cart in the aisle’: Safeway shopper goes to ice cream aisle. Then he notices something about the Ben & Jerry’s freezer

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

Braden Bjella

a Jiffy Lube exterior sign; a screenshot of Tiktok user @andysautoadvice

‘I don’t recommend going there’: Expert says you should never go to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Here’s the real reason why

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

A screenshot of Tiktok user @@gregmoorejr next to a photo of a Toyota Dealership exterior.

‘I see what you did there’: Customer negotiates price on new Toyota at the dealership. Then he pulls this little-known Uno Reverse card

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

Nina Hernandez

Side by side images of a shelf of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, the exterior of a Target store and user @casia.mac from their Tiktok.

‘Try a Dollar General’: Target shopper demands answers after taking a look at Ben & Jerry’s section (updated)

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 panel image: on the left a person adds spaghetti noodles to a boiling pot of water and on the right a person explains.

‘Did you know?’: Woman uses tap water to make spaghetti. Then she learns something shocking

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

A Costco customer speaks in front of the Costco Next logo.

‘I got Gucci and Givenchy’: Woman exposes little-known Costco membership perk. Here’s how to take advantage of it

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

Ross sign(l), Woman talking(c), Woman holding coach bag(r)

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