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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

Driver issues warning after getting stuck paying $700 a month for car she no longer drives

‘I’d file bankruptcy so fast’: Driver issues warning after getting stuck paying $700 a month for car she no longer drives

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

Nina Hernandez

People think Dakota Johnson’s agent lied to her about what type of movie Madame Web was going to be

‘Now I feel sorry for her’: People think Dakota Johnson’s agent lied to her about what type of movie ‘Madame Web’ was going to be

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

Trader Joe’s customer baffled after cashier says ‘omg I haven’t tried that yet.’

‘Sometimes the script just comes out at inappropriate times’: Trader Joe’s customer baffled after cashier says ‘omg I haven’t tried that yet.’ Here’s what they were buying

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

Melody Heald

Traveler gets detained at airport because of her Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning

‘Will I ever fly again ?’: Traveler gets detained at airport because of her Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Sephora worker of 10 years shares secrets she ‘was told to never share’ after getting fired

‘You’re entitled to a refund’: Sephora worker of 10 years shares secrets she ‘was told to never share’ after getting fired

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

Natasha Dubash

Viewers think a pregnant stingray may birth the next coming of Jesus

‘I’m so invested’: Viewers think a pregnant stingray may birth the next coming of Jesus. Here’s why

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

Woman cries because she can’t afford rent after it goes up by $500, has to cut back on eating

‘I can feel my body getting weaker’: Woman cries because she can’t afford rent after it goes up by $500, has to cut back on eating

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

Buffalo Wild Wings server shows what really happens when you give ‘your compliments to the chef’

‘Did them dirty’: Buffalo Wild Wings server shows what really happens when you give ‘your compliments to the chef’

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

AI generated images of a rat and stem cells

Scientific journal roasted for anatomically incorrect, AI-generated image of rat’s reproductive organ

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

Braden Bjella

Customer shares why you should never have a card on file with Verizon

‘They just tried to hit my card with $333’: Customer shares why you should never have a card on file with Verizon

Customer says IHOP watered down syrup for International Pancake Day

‘Ur drinking sink water’: Customer says IHOP watered down syrup for National Pancake Day

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Man talking(l+r), McDonald's burger and fries(c)

‘Still a quarter pound?’: McDonald’s expert addresses whether the Quarter Pounder is getting smaller—and why it looks different

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Woman talking(l+r), Bartender pouring drinks(c)

‘I know you’re not gonna tip’: Bartender shares customer behaviors that give her the ick

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

Putin’s Q Drop

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Dollar Tree price scanner has the internet in mourning

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