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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

Two Panel: Mount Etna erupts, tourist seen running from eruption

Sicily’s Mount Etna erupts without warning, social media captures tourist panic

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

2 panel image. Jeep Cherokee on left. Electric car wheel on right.

“Hopefully this gen isn’t riddled with issues”: Jeep Cherokee is back—with something different under the hood

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

2 panel image showing a person explaining the story.

“Do you think he hid the fact because of you?”: Woman is like “peas in a pod” with married co-worker. Then she agrees to a blind date he planned

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

2 panel image of an AutoZone worker laughing and a Mercedes Benz logo

Man pulls up to AutoZone in his Mercedes. Then a worker starts pointing and laughing at his dilemma

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

Nina Hernandez

2 panel image showing a can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew and a Reddit post that reads: Hormel apologizes for including something almost edible in their stew.

“Splinty Moore Stew”: Hormel recalls 256,000 pounds of Dinty Moore Beef Stew after finding wood fragments inside

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

Braden Bjella

3 Panel Image, of woman in the car smiling, costco storefront and same woman talking

“They shouldn’t have let you leave with that”: Woman buys LA County Fair tickets from Costco. Then she tries to use them

3 panel image showing a person explaining, shoes falling apart, and the Goodwill brand logo.

“They’re so cute”: Woman buys shoes from Goodwill. Then they start “disintegrating” the first time she wears them. Here’s why

A two panel image: on the left is the exterior of a typical Apple brand store, on the right a person explains.

“Let this be your sign”: Should you trade your phone in at the Apple Store or T-Mobile? Customer speaks out after discovering a little-known loophole

2 panel image of the exterior of a Walmart Super Center and a person explaining.

Woman gets sample at Walmart, starts choking on it. No one comes to help her

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

3 panel image of a person explaining, the Etsy logo on a phone, and candles and herbs typically used in witchcraft.

“She literally… exposed me”: Woman buys love spell from Etsy witch. Then the seller backstabs her

Person looking nervous and a hand pulling out a long strand of toilet paper from a dispenser. Text over: PV: when you're an IBS girly and go to Europe and have to PAY to use the bathroom AND pre-pick your toilet paper.

“You pre pick your toilet paper?!”: Woman goes to public bathroom. She has to pay to get in

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

“The single tax”: Airlines accused of price hikes for solo travelers

Two panel image of a person explaining. Text over reads: "What scam is this?"

“I literally saw her just targeting random young girls”: Woman goes to Sprouts. Then she gets suspicious when another woman compliments her leggings

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

Melody Heald

2 panel image of a Too Good To Go bag and a person holding a plastic bag. Text over: my first time ordering @TooGoodtoGo ... is this normal lmao.

“Explain yourself!!!”: woman orders Too Good to Go. Then she sees old pizza slices thrown in shopping bag

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

2 panel image. Woman sitting on plane with thumbs-up and sarcastic smile on left. Jet 2 plane in sky on right.

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