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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

ustomer speculates Five Guys reduced its fry servings

‘Since when did Five Guys cost $40?’: Customer speculates Five Guys reduced its fry servings

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

Person shares how to pick lottery ticket after ‘cracking’ the code

‘Tickets that have the number 7 in it…’: Person shares how to pick lottery ticket after ‘cracking’ the code

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

Melody Heald

Expert reveals how to avoid booking flight on 737 Max 9 plane

‘I talked to many Boeing engineers who said the same thing’: Expert reveals how to avoid booking flight on 737 Max 9 plane

Taco Bell worker questions whether store should continue paying for customer’s meals when they don’t have enough

‘Does it open us up to scams?’: Taco Bell worker questions whether store should continue paying for customer’s meals when they don’t have enough

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

TikToker shows how his dog helps with differentiating between reality and hallucinations

‘I genuinely believe in that moment that I’m talking to another person’: Man with schizophrenia shows how his service dog lets him know he’s hallucinating

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Customer says Ulta worker embarrassed her while she was trying to buy new Kylie perfume

‘I almost put it back’: Customer says Ulta worker embarrassed her while she was trying to buy new Kylie perfume

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

Speaker at SXSW; Sephora Sign; Stats on Gen Alpha requests.

‘It happens around the 8-10 age’: From Walmart to Sephora, Gen Alpha customers are requesting products by brand name

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

Woman says Rover worker lost her dog, company is being unhelpful

‘She probably sold your dog’: Woman says Rover worker lost her dog, company is being unhelpful

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

Nina Hernandez

Speakers at SXSW; A Dallas Cowboys flag flies in front of the AT&T Stadium located in Arlington

‘It’s an American dream’: Charlotte Jones reveals the Dallas Cowboys are about to get the ‘Last Dance’ treatment on Netflix

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

Mechanics break down the most common issues with Buick

‘They all said something different’: Mechanics break down the most common issues they’ve seen with Buicks

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

Braden Bjella

the future of food mcdonalds; Men discussing at SXSW 2024 Panel

A.I.-powered burgers, 3D-printed micronutrient bars: Expert shares what fast food will look like in the future

Steven Asarch is an internet culture reporter who lives on Twitch and YouTube. After graduating from Baruch College, he wrote for IBT Media, Newsweek and Insider. In 2021, he executive produced the docu-series &#8220;Onision in Real Life&#8221; on Discovery +.

Steven Asarch

sweet baby inc logo next to gaming controller

How loud-mouthed gamers made Sweet Baby Inc edgelord enemy #1

Kroger worker says he accidentally accepted fake $100, thinks he’s going to the get fired

‘Ask 100 customers for a dollar’: Kroger worker says he accidentally accepted fake $100, thinks he’s going to get fired

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

customer questions why elderly Walmart worker is still working

‘I always get sad when I see old ppl working’: Viewers divided after customer questions why elderly Walmart worker is still working

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

Eric Webb

Couple has gender reveal right at their table at Chili’s. It doesn’t go to plan

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