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Rebecca Leib

“An actual bat signal”: Las Vegas’ Luxor SkyBeam has its own micro-ecosystem

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Memes

“I thought I was tripping”: Fortnite players spotted a “terrifying” Kim Kardashian skin glitch

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

“Oh no! How could this happen?”: YouTuber’s “Ant War” footage sparks questions about manufactured drama on the platform

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

2 panel image showing a typical wasp's nest and a person explaining.

“Us southerners know a thing or two”: Why do homeowners paint their porch ceilings blue? Does it really keep insects away?

3 panel image: a roach, a person explaining, the Home Depot logo.

‘Buy a bottle of this, mix in some sugar’: Home expert shows the little-known Home Depot product you should be using for your ant, cockroach problem

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Women Screams and Shocked as she looks into the drink she bought from Dutch Bros, in the end finding a cockroach

‘How can you…do this to me?’: Albuquerque Dutch Bros. customer orders coffee. Then she looks in the cup

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

Chick Fil A Avocado Ranch Dressing(l) Chick Fil A Restaurant(c) Woman shares what she found inside her dressing(r)

‘Noooo don’t do this to me’: Woman buys Avocado Lime Ranch salad dressing from Chick-fil-A. Then she takes a closer look

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user with the caption "'Don't buy hangers from Amazon'"; Photo of Amazon packages stacked in front of a residence.

‘My velvet hangers from Costco would never’: Shopper buys clothing hangers from Amazon. Then they break the hangers open

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

Natasha Dubash

Screenshot from @brenlee.spamzzz's Tiktok of a woman holding a half empty cup of iced matcha; A sign for Starbucks Coffee.

‘That can’t be an accident’: Starbucks customer orders matcha latte. Then they look inside the cup

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

Melody Heald

Realtor explaining what it really means when you find a ladybug in your home, insistent facial expression, hand held up for emphasis on left. Lady bug on wooden bench on right.

‘They’re good luck’: Realtor shares what it really means when you find a ladybug in your home

Plate of olive garden food(l) olive garden sign(c) woman shares what she found on her plate(r)

‘I would have lost it’: Olive Garden customers find something unusual in the salad. Then a manager tells them ‘not to make a scene’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

two panel design with a woman looking at the camera while talking, next to an image of a Trader Joe's

‘I’m scarred for life’: Trader Joe’s shopper cooks $12 Rib Eye Steak. Then she takes a closer look

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

Braden Bjella

‘20 dollars at Walmart and AutoZone’: Expert exposes how you can keep your windshield clean during lovebug season

Big Red Drink Dispenser(l), Woman talking(c), Glass with big red(r)

‘Never getting Big Red again’: Server shares warning for customers who order red drinks at restaurants

Cupboard in kitchen that says "Putting back my entire kitchen on a Saturday morning because we opened the wronggg Amazon package in our house and...."(l), Woman talking(c), Amazon package(r)

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