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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

‘If we run out of mix…’: Bartender explains what ‘sour’ really means. Here’s what’s in your favorite drinks

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

‘Made a $750 bid’: Woman says the trick to getting a reliable car for cheap is auctions. There’s just 1 problem

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

Melody Heald

Man looking frustrated on left. Tacobell storefront on right.

‘THE JIGS UP!’: Man issues warning to anyone who buys chips and cheese at Taco Bell

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

Mars Ramos

‘She tryna get signed’: Restaurant server gives customers the wrong order. Then they see what she’s actually doing

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

Toyota sign(l), Man talking(c), Toyota at auction(r)

‘I smell a roll back’: 2018 Toyota Camry with 341K miles goes for $10.3K at auction. Is that a good deal?

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

Dryer filter being rinsed out in sink with overlayed text that reads: "started by dryer if you use dryer sheets" on left. Dryer sheets in box sitting on washing machine on right.

‘We stopped using dryer sheets for this exact reason’: Woman cleans her dryer. Then repairman says she was lucky her house didn’t burn down

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

Woman looking shocked on left. Southwest sign at airport on right.

‘I honestly have no advice for them’: Expert calls out Southwest’s new bag policy. Then she reveals a loophole that may cost you

Kia Dealer Sign(l) Man shares what a kia engine looks like after a certain amount of miles(c) Pouring oil unto engine(r)

‘And that’s why you don’t listen to dealership recommendations’: Expert shows what a Kia’s engine looks like after 10,000-mile oil changes

‘Do NOT buy’: Man spots townhouse for sale. Then he sees it’s Ryan Homes

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

2 panel image showing a person crying on the left and a still from the video of the high school track meet where the incident occurred.

‘My arm got stuck’: Alaila Everett, track star involved in a baton incident, shares new footage from the event

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

‘I no longer include these as one of my protein drinks’: Expert buys bottle of Premier Protein. Then he reveals what’s actually in it

Ulta employee sitting in car on left. Ulta storefront on right.

‘In front of his wife!’: Ulta Beauty worker says man came up to register with his wife. Then he says something out of pocket

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

Braden Bjella

Car with smoke coming out and overlayed that reads: "Bought a dodge charger 5 days ago and it caught on fire without even being on (whine emoji) (crying emoji)" on left. Dodge logo on car on right.

‘Without even being on’: Woman buys Dodge Charger. Then it starts smoking 5 days later

Split image. Woman looking confused and irritable with overlaying text that reads: "How too much protein for a long period of time got me hospitalized (steak emoji) on left. Steak being held up by two-pronged fork on right.

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