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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

Bic Lighter(l), Person talking(c), Dollar General sign(r)

‘I need some answers’: Man tries to buy a Bic lighter at Dollar General. Then a worker steps in

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Resulted in a $300 vet bill’: Woman buys popular treat from Petco for her dog. Now she’s issuing a warning against them

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

‘Not sure what to do now’: Best Buy customer places Samsung order for pickup. Then a stranger picks it up

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

“I’m considered a national hero”: A month ago Trump pardoned these J6ers. Now CPAC says they’re not welcome

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

Melody Heald

2 panel image: on the left is the Starbucks drive thru sign and on the right is a tip jar.

‘How many people are they doing this to?’: Starbuck’s customer’s order total was $12.20. So why did they get charged $17.20?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: on the left the Texas Roadhouse sign and on the right a plate of macaroni and cheese.

‘Texas Roadhouse does this’: Woman orders mac and cheese at restaurant. Then she realizes they use Kraft

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image: on the left is the Home Depot sign, and on the right a person stands on top of 3 large piles of sand in front of a garage.

‘They’re refusing to come pick it up’: Home Depot delivers 3,000 lbs of sand in front of woman’s garage. Her Toyota Prius is trapped inside

2 panel image: on the left is a Subway Restaurant and on the right a person explains.

‘Did I hear that right?’: Woman leaves 20% tip at Subway on iPad. Then a worker steps in

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

‘They gave me like 15’: Dunkin’ customers order new Munchkins. Then she remembers why they were recalled

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

Natasha Dubash

‘Cheddar’s would never’: Applebee’s customer orders $19 Four Cheese Mac & Cheese. Then she sees her meal

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

Nina Hernandez

Photo of a sign for an IN-N-OUT Burger; Screenshot from @_ilenay87's Tiktok of a truck in an In-N-Out Parking lot; Caption: "When you leave your truck at the mechanic shop then you see it at the In And Out drive thru"

‘Where’s it going? That is mine!’: Woman leaves car at the mechanic shop. Then she sees it in the In-N-Out drive-thru

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

Woman on plane with text "if you think you'er extra I *redacted* plane because the air con broke *redacted*"(l), Hand turning knob on airplane air nozzle(r)

‘When I did this I got put on a list’: Woman says plane’s air conditioning broke. Then she did this to combat the heat

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

Ford Bronco on the road(l) Ford Dealer Sign(c) Blonde girl holding her hair(r)

‘Just found out’: Woman buys Ford Bronco. She didn’t check what it would cost to fill up first

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

A Chick-fila-A exterior building; Screenshot of Tiktok user @im_adam_jr's car with the caption "Chick-fil-A-'what color is your vehicle?'"

What color is your vehicle?’: Chick-fil-A asks customer question about truck in drive-thru. There’s just one problem

Screenshot from @carsrme's Tiktok of a label that reads "2023 Nissan"; Screenshot from @carsrme Tiktok of the back of a 2023 Nissan.

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