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Moises Mendez II is a recent graduate from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He is a freelance journalist based in New York City writing about everything from music to LGBTQ issues.

Moises Mendez II

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‘They are refusing to serve her so she refuses to move’: Karen holds up Taco Bell drive-thru line in viral TikTok

Cecilia Lenzen is a former freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

‘So much work for such little pay’: Ulta worker describes how she worked overtime to set up Fenty Beauty display in viral TikTok

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Instacart order overlaid on video of a man in a car

‘Y’all have to admit this is out of line’: Instacart shopper shows 222-item order pays $15.42, sparking debate (updated)

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

Braden Bjella

‘We’re going to see how dirty it really is’: TikToker finds out how much bacteria grows on restaurant silverware in viral TikTok

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

‘I felt ripped off’: Customer catches bakery workers throwing away food after spending nearly $100, sparking debate

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

young woman blinking eyes, looking upset with caption "me: is in a wheelchair.. customer: sitting on the job, are we?"

‘Boomers get so mad when workers aren’t actively suffering’: Worker in wheelchair says customers joke about her ‘sitting on the job,’ sparking debate

‘Y’all paying $5 for sink water’: Panera worker reveals how tea is allegedly prepared

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Why are guys so entitled’: Man threatens to break up with TikToker if she doesn’t take down a selfie from Instagram Story

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‘Well will you look at that?’: Man finesses Whataburger drive-thru worker into giving him a small water cup with a Dr. Pepper in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘SHOPPING WHILE BLACK’: Woman says she was accused of stealing at Walmart—so she returns it all in viral TikTok

order of "Gr Strwbry Crm Frp" 2% Milk No Strawberry Puree (l) Starbucks cup (c) starbucks special order with just foamed milk (r)

‘They paid $5 for milk’: Starbucks barista shares customer’s ‘confusing’ Frappuccino order in viral TikTok

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‘Had I not had a Ring camera’: TikToker says she caught a real estate agent showing her house—even though it wasn’t for sale

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‘This is so dystopian y’all’: TikToker urges people working from home get a ‘mouse jiggler’ to make it seem like they are working, sparking debate (updated)

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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