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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

‘It’s 2024’: Woman says restaurant worker shamed her for not having Apple Pay. But viewers are torn on who’s right

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

Mechanic reveals whether he thinks the extended warranty is worth it

‘Check it out before you spend thousands’: Mechanic reveals whether he thinks the extended warranty is worth it

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

Eric Webb

Walmart customer shows no more self-checkout section as security guards patrol abandoned stations

‘So it’s true’: Walmart customer shows no more self-checkout section as security guards patrol abandoned stations

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

Woman shares why she quit working at Brandy Melville after 1 day

‘Should’ve taken it as a sign’: Woman shares why she quit working at Brandy Melville after 1 day

Syd is a writer and content creator living in Brooklyn. She&#8217;s the author of Who Do the Stars Say You Are?, the cofounder of pop culture events company That Reality Bar, and most importantly, the proud mom of an egregiously sassy little pug named Phoebe.

Syd Robinson

‘I feel even more at home’: TikTok discovers gas station in Ireland named after Barack Obama

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Stanley black thermal cup for drinking beer, on green background

‘The Soft cooler is legit BRILLIANT’: Stanley announces 2 new products

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Customer calls out Goodwill for selling random used items at an upcharge

‘I was just looking for used body butter the other day’: Customer calls out Goodwill for selling random used items at an upcharge

Customer says Shein delivery contained a ‘vial of human blood

‘If you receive a Shein package…’: Customer says Shein delivery from FedEx contained a ‘vial of human blood’

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 Walmart is charging for self-checkout now

‘Now you have to pay to work for Walmart’: Customer says Walmart is now charging for self-checkout

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

Braden Bjella

Young african man get fired from work at start-up. Male walks through the office, carrying box with personal belongings; Meeting of businessmen, world map, brainstorming for ideas and environmental solution, global teamwork , generative AI

‘These aren’t issues we can ignore’: Gen Z is ‘climate quitting.’ Here’s what that is

Man calls out House for passing TikTok ban, says it will take ‘thousands of dollars’ out of the pockets of ‘average Americans’

‘It’s not just a bunch of influencers’: Man calls out House for TikTok ban, says it will take ‘thousands of dollars’ out of Americans’ pockets

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

Melody Heald

‘I may have to do that’: Mom tries Texas Roadhouse Family Bundle. Is it worth it?

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

Taco Bell customer orders 3 Doritos Locos tacos. She can’t believe the price

‘They Baja blasted your bank account’: Taco Bell customer orders 3 Doritos Locos tacos. She can’t believe the price

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

Natasha Dubash

Chipotle worker tries to expose its barbacoa.

‘Still gonna get barbacoa everytime’: Chipotle worker tries to expose its barbacoa. It backfires

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.

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