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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

Screenshot from Tiktok user @luisroldan033; Photo of a Pep Boys shop exterior.

‘Always ask to be shown the old parts’: Pep Boys mechanic says driver came in with ‘new air filter.’ Then he checks 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

2 image split. Inside of airplane with overlayed text that reads: "We have run out of baggage space, you are required to check your bag" on left. United Airlines airplane on right.

‘The LITERAL WORST’: United Airlines passenger told to check bag after overhead bin runs out of room. Then she gets on plane

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

‘How is that my fault that you went bankrupt?’: Woman opens credit card with Forever 21. Then she discovers her credit score went down by 20 points

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

Braden Bjella

‘Making that neck extra thick’: Expert issues warning about Himalayan Pink Salt. Here’s why you should think twice before buying

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @wmjhm1006; Photo of a Hyundai Dealership.

‘If you’re thinking about buying a Hyundai, I wouldn’t’: Driver buys Hyundai. Then it starts showing this damage less than 2 weeks in

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

Natasha Dubash

Three side-by-side screenshots from Tiktok user @buddykickstand6060. Left: @buddykickstand6060 holding an IPad; Center: @buddykickstand6060 holding a roll of Great Value Aluminum Foil; Right: @buddykickstand6060 holding an ipad and a slice of aluminum foil in his front yard.

‘U made a solar panel’: Man gets Great Value aluminum foil. Then he uses his iPad to show why it has a shiny side and a dull side

Ford Sanders is an Independent Journalist and content creator based in Austin, TX. He has built a platform of over 100,000 people who he consistently shares the news, daily vlogs and other content with.
Prior to doing content full time, Ford Sanders joined the KVUE News team in October of 2022 as an on-air reporter/multiskilled journalist. He is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he earned a degree in journalism and electronic media.
Before KVUE News, he was working in Louisville, Kentucky. There, he covered stories ranging from devastating floods across eastern Kentucky to the federal investigation into the Breonna Taylor case involving the indictments of four Louisville Metro Police Department officers.
Prior to his time in Louisville, Ford reported in eastern North Carolina, covering a variety of topics and breaking news across the Innerbanks and Outerbanks. He also reported for WVLT News in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a digital reporter/content producer while in college. He parted ways with the company when he was offered an internship with CBS News in New York City and CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.
Prior to his time at WVLT News, Ford lived in Prague, Czech Republic, for the summer of 2019 and worked as an international fellow with Transitions Online News and Reuters. Ford is excited to be in Central Texas and is happy to know it&#8217;s an easy flight away from his hometown in Tennessee.

Ford Sanders

3 panel image: on the sides are frozen foods and in the middle a person explains.

Expert warns Walmart-popular frozen meals are being recalled by Nestle. Then she reveals they’re these Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisines

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

Katherine Huggins

Photo collage of GOP candidate Valentina Gomez speaking with a banned symbol over her and the X logo behind.

GOP candidate Valentina Gomez’s migrant execution post limited on X for ‘violent speech’

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

2 panel image, on the left is a close up of delicious macaroni and cheese. On the right a person looks to camera sternly.

‘It’s just not right’: Restaurant customer orders macaroni and cheese as a side. Then she demands answers when she sees what it comes in

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

Amara Thomas

Kirkland detergent being held up on left. Costco storefront on right.

‘Does that mean we lose Persil too?’: Expert says you should stock up on Costco’s Kirkland detergent. Here’s why now’s the time—it has nothing to do with price

‘He could get a ticket for that’: Gas station manager calls out customers who pour their drinks out on the concrete. Here’s why you need to stop

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

Two panel design with a man looking shocked and confused at the same time, next to text reading "If I send you this, it means I'm listening byt I'm going to need a second to process this #WhiteLotus"

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Walton Goggins’ ‘White Lotus’ meme is for anyone trapped in a nightmare conversation

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

Melody Heald

Screenshot of Tiktok user @americanbigfootcenter holding an IPhone; Photo of a Laptop with the PDF symbol on the screen.

‘It’s really useful if you don’t have a scanner’: Woman shows little-known iPhone trick to making a PDF on your phone. You don’t need an app

Nate Wolf is a reporter based in New York City. His work has appeared in the Chief, InsuranceNewsNet, and Deadspin.

Nate Wolf

Photo Illustration of a hand with a gavel about to strike the Meta and X logo in front of an American Flag.

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