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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

Mechanics reveal which Toyota has the longest life expectancy

‘It’s 280,000 miles on it’: Mechanics reveal which Toyota has the longest life expectancy. So is it 4Runner, Camry, or Corolla?

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

Airbnb guests forced to take out trash—6 miles away

‘Cleaning fee is $300 too’: Airbnb guests forced to take out trash—6 miles away

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

‘When He Sees Me,’ female rage, and the horror of being perceived

Did Forever21 quietly shut down its plus size section?

‘What a stupid business move’: Woman accuses Forever 21 for ‘secretly’ shutting down plus-size section

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Woman finds roommate after posting on Craigslist. Then they ask her for a favor

‘Am I getting scammed?’: Woman finds roommate after posting rental listing on Craigslist. Then they ask her for a favor

Taco Bell drive-thru customer can’t believe $51 price tag on meal for 2

‘Use the Taco Bell app that is where the deals are’: Taco Bell drive-thru customer can’t believe $51 price tag on meal for 2

Mechanic discovers the real reason this 2008 Lexus keeps overheating

‘Customers never tell the truth’: Mechanic discovers the real reason this 2008 Lexus keeps overheating

Woman realizes she’s been quietly charged $72 a month for years

‘I didn’t think anything of it’: PayPal customer realizes she’s been quietly charged $72 a month for years

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A phone with the DoorDash logo (l), a woman speaking to the camera (c), and a Wing Stop logo (r). In the bottom right corner is text that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter font.

Main Character of the Week: DoorDash customer who picked up her own Wingstop

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

‘I get it now’: The rise of the Panera girlie

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

woman in store (l) Burlington store entrance (c) Casper blanket hanging in back room of store (r)

‘It’s for one of our workers’: Burlington shopper tries to buy item worker is ‘hiding’ in the back. Manager told her ‘no’

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

Nina Hernandez

Worker slams meals provided at the Olympics

‘I have not finished a single meal since starting’: Worker slams meals provided at the Olympics

Lexus driver decides to stop paying for car insurance

‘Look up the Chevron law’: Lexus driver decides to stop paying for car insurance. Here’s what happens

Man tells people to stop buying this type of dryer after seeing all the open box returns at Home Depot

‘Customers don’t know what they have in their home’: Woman tells people to stop buying this type of dryer after seeing all the open box returns at Home Depot

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