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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

Man talking(l), Alaska Airlines airplane(c), Man showing green screen of found phone(r)

‘Meanwhile I crack my iPhone dropping it from the couch to the carpet’: Man finds phone that fell 16,000 feet out of Alaska Airlines flight that lost door plug mid-flight

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

Chipotle worker scooping meat(l+r), Chipotle sign(c)

‘I was speechless’: Chipotle worker throws out customer’s bowl after he asks for more meat

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

‘I still don’t know what happened’: Worker says she got hired and fired within 5 days. They told her they’re going to ‘continue their search’

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

Melody Heald

Man with bag of chips(l+r), Chipotle storefront(c)

‘There are 9 chips in that bag promise u’: Customer slams Chipotle after receiving ‘large’ bag of chips

‘Why can’t we add American cheese?’: Viewers divided after customer shows up 3 minutes late to Chick-fil-A drive-thru and can’t customize breakfast

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

Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l), Bubly cans on ice(c), Woman holding bubly can(r)

‘That can is worth deposit money’: Woman shows Bubly can hack she uses while cleaning the kitchen

Chris Stokel-Walker is a U.K.-based journalist and the author of TikTok Boom (2021) and YouTubers (2019).

Chris Stokel-Walker

how to quit being a youtuber hannah witton

Here’s how to wind down your YouTube channel, from a creator who’s just done so

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

Mikael Thalen

Conspiracy theorists think Bill Clinton visited the hospital to distract from Epstein docs

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Ex-Sugar Baby of 5 years gives controversial advice against traditional ‘love relationships’

‘These are the nails that pull in the big bucks’: Sugar baby gives controversial advice on traditional ‘love relationships’

Former dealership worker says you should never tell salesman this when buying a new car

‘It is a manipulation of people and numbers’: Former dealership worker says you should never tell salesman this when buying a new car

Server calls out restaurant diners who sit down and say they’re in a hurry

‘Your rush is not our problem’: Server calls out restaurant diners who sit down and say they’re in a hurry

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

Sephora worker blasts 10-year-olds who are ‘way too young’ to be shopping there—and their moms

‘The 2 perfumes alone came out to $300’: Sephora worker blasts 10-year-olds who are ‘way too young’ to be shopping there—and their moms

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

Dating experts warn your relationship may fail if it doesn’t pass ‘orange peel’ theory

‘My ex’s final straw’: Dating experts warn your relationship may fail if it doesn’t pass ‘orange peel’ theory

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

Career experts says you should never leave specific dates on your resume. Here’s why

‘Algorithms and antiquated HR thinking’: Career experts says you should never leave specific dates on your resume. Here’s why

Realtor shows off this fence trick he uses for home buyers who hate loud dogs

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