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Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

“Let’s see if it’s worth it”: Shoppers are buying Aldi’s “Grill Master” meat box for $65. Here’s everything that comes in it

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

Braden Bjella

“Your face is gonna be in my mind”: California customer goes to Coach outlet. Then they tell her she can’t return her bag for this strange reason

“I’ve been doing it since I was a kid”: Medical professional warns against this common shower practice

Woman holds up phone with the Uber app, showing that her driver is driving to their Airbnb without them.

“This is a whole other level of petty”: Woman orders Uber. Then the driver goes to her Airbnb without her after she refuses to pay him extra

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

Orange button-up shirt with a triangle-shaped piece of cloth sewn into the corner. A man in a green shirt. The outside of a Costco location.

“That’s exactly where my mind went”: Man finds unusual triangle of fabric in button-up Costco shirts. Then he realizes what it’s for

“Paying money to age your eyes faster”: Man says LASIK surgeon “messed up” his eyes. Now he’s going to school to be an eye doctor

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

“How old are you?” Woman tries to order kids pita at Cava. Then the worker questions her

2 panel image. Graduation with caption that reads: "We are only allowed to clap one time per child" on left. Hands clapping on right.

“This can’t be real!”: Parent goes to child’s graduation. But they are only allowed 1 clap per child

2 panel image. Blurred photo of closed off seats and caption that reads: "When they say only 110 passengers can board and you get on the plane and see this" on left. Plane in air on right.

“What does INOP mean”: Passenger boards Vueling flight. Then they see the plane’s seats cordoned off

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

T-Mobile customer accuses company of slowing down her phone signal because of the type of plan she has

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. Woman holding long cocktail glass on left. Two cocktails being cheered on right.

“Why would I not want to put down my drink?”: Woman goes to bar, orders Aperol Spritz. Then she looks at the glass

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

Nina Hernandez

Video: Self-driving car runs over dummy child in anti-Tesla demonstration

Woman gets job at Chipotle—she’ll never make guac the same way again

Costco worker explains new hours. Costco grey storefront

“You might wanna become an Executive Member”: Costco worker issues warning after retailer announces change to hours

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

Bizarre AI generated ad stills show a green alien in a basketball jersey at a house party. Another still shows a weather man in a yellow jacket looking at the camera, next to a woman in distress holding her dog as they bear a wild hurricane.

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