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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

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4 interviews in 1 day tiktok

‘Getting hired on the spot is a huge red flag’: TikToker schedules 4 interviews in one day, gets every job

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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wfh customer service tiktok

‘I was an employee, and I did what I had to do for a cheque’: Woman says she quit her work-from-home customer service job after just one week, sparking debate

Lauren Castro is a reporter based in Austin, Texas.

Lauren Castro

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metal sheet drive thru tiktok

‘I didn’t realize you guys were timed’: Here’s why fast food drive-thru workers put a metal sheet outside their window after a customer drives away

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘They’re ripping you off’: TikToker claims Walmart is charging more for items at checkout than listed price

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amazon tiktok

‘Yall wonder why your staff is a revolving door’: Amazon driver says he was scheduled to deliver 326 packages in one shift

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

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stolen car tiktok

‘Why is that even a trend’: Woman’s viral TikTok about stolen Hyundai highlights the ‘Kia boyz’ challenge

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

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coworkers tiktok

‘These people are not your friends’: Employee says you can’t trust co-workers, sparking debate

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘This is why I hate coming into the office’: Worker complains about hybrid schedule, says she’s done with all her work before noon, sparking debate

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‘No talking for the next 24 hours!’: Remote voice-over artist says she can’t complete work orders since her voice is shot due to Covid-19

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw was a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested. Follow her on Twitter: @Hello_Tailor

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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human hair from the 1800s inside antique book tiktok

Unclick

TikToker finds human hair from the 1800s inside antique book she bought off the internet

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‘This b*tch is delusional’: Black college student says white girl accused her of stealing her vape just because she’s Black

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

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EXCLUSIVE: Chef behind viral ‘Pink Sauce’ speaks out

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.

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Charlotte Colombo

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boomer outlet

‘If anyone is wondering what it’s like getting a house from a boomer’: TikToker finds fake outlet in the home they purchased

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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