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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

Two panel design with a woman looking upset and at the camera in one, next to an image of a woman looking at her car for a scratch

‘Lesson learned’: Woman says someone destroyed her brand-new Nissan. Then viewers found out where she parked

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

Amara Thomas

Two panel design with a woman talking from inside her car as she looks at the camera, next to an image of a Bath and Body Works store

‘Manager was watching’: Woman buys 3 hand sanitizers at Bath and Body Works. She can’t believe what the cashier says to her at checkout

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘I spend so much and get nothing back’: Shopper issues warning against Target Circle after seeing the ‘rewards’ he received

‘You just magically raise the price?’: Woman inquires about a 2021 Cadillac ESV. Then the dealership changes the price by $6,000

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

Best Buy(l), Man talking(c), Galaxy book 4 laptop(r)

‘Go to your store and pick them up’: Expert shows Galaxy Book4 for $160 at Best Buy. Is it a glitch?

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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‘I was trying for like 15 minutes’: Woman issues warning against Givenchy Shark Boots

‘Be careful’: Expert says Royal Caribbean is now banning this common essential item

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

Buick sign(l), woman talking(c), key fob(r)

‘There’s no labor in programming a key fob‘: Woman goes to dealership to buy key fob for her Buick. Then she gets charged $357.19

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

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‘Do you really wanna capitulate to the Worst of Humanity?’: Disney slammed after removing trans storyline from new series ‘Win or Lose’

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

Woman talking(l), Fairlife Core Power protein shakes(r)

‘Protein drinks have neverrrrrr sat right with me’: Woman says Fairlife Core Power protein shakes cause cancer. Is she right?

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

‘She told me I’m becoming a loser’—Young, rich, retired husband smokes and drinks all day. People have a lot of thoughts

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

Nina Hernandez

‘I’m a dasher this happens often’: Amazon delivery driver calls out customers who leave him a note. Here’s why

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

Katherine Huggins

‘I often sent funds to women’: Matt Gaetz’s preemptive defense against House Ethics report raises lots of eyebrows

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

Man talking(l), Car speedometer and mileage

‘Really simple’: Expert says do these 5 things early and often to make your car last 400,000 miles

Rebecca Leib

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