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Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Split Image. ER nurse explaining things they wouldn't do with text over that reads: "Things I would never do as an ER nurse" on left. Nurse in gloves holding hand of a patient on right.

‘Things I would never do as an ER nurse’: Health expert shares the 1 car she would never own

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

‘You don’t wanna eat that’: Woman orders Hello Fresh meals. Then she sees what her 3 options are

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

Melody Heald

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‘Big Mayo doesn’t want you to know’: Grocery shopper spots Hellmann’s Mayonnaise. Then he looks over to the next section

Photo of an IKEA exterior; Screenshot from @stizze220's Tiktok of a couple in an IKEA showroom.

‘Nah, he’s smart’: Shopper goes to IKEA. Then they mock man walking up to the front with the display. But is he onto something?

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

Braden Bjella

Person's new GMC Denali getting towed on left. GMC logo on car on right.

Driver buys brand new GMC Denali in 2022. It has only 33,000 miles—but already sounds like this

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Screenshot of Tiktok user @astheworldturns1; Photo of a woman's hand closing venetian blinds.

‘I don’t trust blinds whatsoever’: Woman says you might be twisting your blinds the wrong way. Then she reveals why it’s a problem

Hope Talbot is a freelance journalist currently based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Daily Express, Euronews, and Bristol24/7, to name a few.

Hope Talbot

Gruesome POV TikToks of horrific tragedies are the latest get-rich-quick AI scheme

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

‘Look how bad they want us in the air’: Woman checks flight prices. Uh, why are they so low?

Screenshot of Instagram user @nontoxicdad in a grocery store; Photo of Ground black pepper being poured.

‘Up to 70% depending on the country of origin’: Expert issues warning over black pepper. Here’s why you may want to think twice before reaching for the shaker

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

Nina Hernandez

Screenshot of @stupid..is..funny; Screenshot of an open kitchen cabinet

‘It wasn’t sealed’: Contractor removes homeowner’s microwave to replace it. Then he finds 5 skeletons above it

Mechanic Checking oil(l) Walmart Store Front(r)

‘They definitely owe you a new motor’: Woman goes to Walmart for oil change. Then she pops the hood

Screenshot of Tiktok user @memeslife08; Photo of a Target exterior sign.

‘I’ve shopped at this Target for the last 20 years’: Woman notices ‘floorwalker’ following her through Target. Then she pulls an Uno Reverse card

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Person cutting into chicken nuggets with text over reading: " Excuse me, Walmart" on left. Image of Walmart store on right.

‘I’ve never had that happen before’: Walmart shopper buys Great Value chicken nuggets. Then she cuts all of them in half

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Kia Dealer(l) Man shares worst used cars to buy(c) Hyundai dealer with blue car infront(r)

‘They said they fixed them but 2024s and 25s are coming back’: Used car dealership owner says ‘stay away’ from Hyundai and Kia. Even new models

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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