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Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Trump mocked for promise new alcohol tariffs will be ‘great’ for non-existent U.S. champagne

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

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @alanahcole with a box of Pop-Tarts; Right: A grocery shelf of Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-tarts

‘I just wanted to let Pop-Tart know…’: Woman opens Pop-Tart box. Then she makes demand

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

John Pelletier and P Diddy in front of Mandalay Bay hotel

QAnon world loses it after police chief with ties to Maui fires, Vegas shooting named in Diddy case

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

3 panel image: on the left a person explains, in the middle a state map of Montana, and on the right a Toyota logo.

‘Welcome to your average Montana coffee shop’: Woman parks. Then she notices seemingly everyone is driving this same Toyota model

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

Nina Hernandez

‘It’s so gentrified’: Woman orders Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s. Then the worker hands it to 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

‘I should have went to the grocery store’: Woman picks up own Five Guys for $26. Then she gets asked a question

‘It’s our twice as nice policy’: Aldi shopper opens Greek yogurt. Then she returns it and learns something shocking

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

Amara Thomas

Screenshot of Tiktok user with the caption:"LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO PEACE TEA!!!!"; Promotional Photo of a can of Razzleberry Peace Tea

‘I only drink Arizona now’: Shopper tries to buy Razzleberry Peace Tea. Then they notice something unusual about the can

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘I was so excited’: Woman approaches Red Bull car to receive free can. Then the worker hands her this

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

Natasha Dubash

Split image. Man sitting in his car looking upset on left. Home Depot sign on right.

‘It was clearly dropped’: Man orders LG refrigerator from Home Depot. Then the workers try to get him to keep it

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

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @nicgolfs_'s plant; Center: Screenshot of Tiktok user @nicgolfs_ with her hand covering her mouth; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @nicgolfs_'s dog.

‘I ALMOST SOLD MY DOG’: Woman tries to sell plant on Facebook Marketplace. Then she realizes she made a big mistake

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

‘My sister actually did this one time’: Customer keeps driving 2019 BMW after getting overheating warning. Then a mechanic shows the real consequences

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

Disgusted looking woman explaining experience while working at designer store on left. Clothing hangers on rack on right.

Rapper and Disney star girlfriend say worker has ‘no proof’ he wore the Bottega jacket he was trying to return. Then the worker pulls up evidence

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

Braden Bjella

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @ms.tracy57 in front of a refrigerator; Center: Photo of a Lowe's Exterior; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @ms.tracy57 holding an Igloo cooler.

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