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

Steve Ecker

2 image split. Person lying in bed on left. Klarna app on phone screen on right.

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‘Buy now pay later on a seafood boil is crazy’: Woman warns against using Klarna for DoorDash orders. Then she reveals why it’s a bad idea

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

Photo Composite of Two phones with the Doordash and Klarna logos in front of two memes.

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Memes

‘Defaulting on a burrito loan’: Klarna x DoorDash deal triggers recession memes—20 of the best

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

A $100 bill with text overlay that reads "This would instantly radicalize me."

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Culture

‘I really had my hopes up’: DoorDash driver sees $100 tip waiting. Then they flip it over

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

Mars Ramos

Left: Screenshot from @louivee3's Tiktok of a car parked on a street with a wheelchair at the driver's side door; Right: Photo of two hands holding a phone with the DoorDash Logo.

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‘You should have walked out and got your food but you recording’: Man orders DoorDash. Then a driver in a wheelchair pulls up

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

Starbucks sign(l) Woman shares what doordash delivered to her(c) person knocking on door while holding doordash bag(r)

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‘I would’ve crashed out’: DoorDash customer orders sandwich from Starbucks. Then she takes a look inside the bag

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, Playboy, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @genxjesuslover; Right: Photo of two signs that read "DOORDASH PICK UP HERE" and "WE DELIVER WITH DOORDASH" behind a plate of fried chicken.

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‘I had to call’: DoorDash driver picks up order. Then they pull up to the ‘restaurant’

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

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Woman gets 4 wrong Dominos orders

‘It’s a really weird order’: Woman gets 4 wrong Domino’s orders. Then wrong DoorDash order. Then a car dealership calls

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

Pizza Hut Delivery Driver shares work update(l) Pizza Hut Dealer Sign(r)

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‘They’re coming for your jobs’: Pizza Hut worker says chain is replacing delivery drivers with DoorDash, Uber Eats

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

Melody Heald

Woman holding food takeout bowl while talking to camera on left. Cava app opened on phone screen on right.

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‘No I love this I hate talking to people’: Woman orders Cava to her hotel room. Then Winnie brings her a fork

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

Man shrugging his shoulders with confused look on his face and phone in hand with overlaying text that reads "This isn't real!" on the left. Phone screen of Door Dash app in App Store on right.

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‘This is actually scary’: Man opens DoorDash ghost kitchen selling Costco muffins from his house. Then he sees what DoorDash sent him

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Doordash(l), Woman with receipt(c), Chili's sign(r)

Woman orders Chilis from DoorDash

‘Um this makes me want to order from there!’: Woman orders Chili’s from DoorDash. Then she learns there’s been a surprising new policy change

Roy Stephen is a N.Y.-based freelance journalist covering the gig economy for the Daily Dot. His work was previously featured on Inc. Magazine, the US Sun, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Roy Canivel

A hand holding a phone with the DoorDash app open with a heart-shaped cross out symbol covering the Doordash logo.

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DoorDash drivers struggle to drum up support for repeat of last year’s Valentine’s Day strike

Two panel design with a person on a phone, next to an image of a Jersey Mikes

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‘They are not telling her’: Jersey Mike’s manager catches DoorDash driver going into bathroom with customer’s order. Then she calls DoorDash

Hand holding phone with instacart app(l), Woman looking frustrated(c), Stop & shop truck(r)

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