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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

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‘Am I wrong?’: Outback Steakhouse customer gets the check for carry-out. Then he sees what the server wrote on it

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

Braden Bjella

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‘That would drive me insane’: Woman takes coffee to-go in Subaru Outback. Then she realizes the dealership left out something important

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

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‘Can I bring my own eggs!?’: Waffle House worker shows menu. Then they reveal the new egg surcharge

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‘How long has this been a thing?’: Walmart shopper reaches for $4.22 block of Great Value Colby Jack cheese. Then he realizes the shredded cheese is cheaper. Why?

Leqi Zhong was a fall intern for the Hi-Res division. Besides writing about business, tech, and the internet, she enjoys road trips and watching sunsets. Leqi graduated from UC Berkeley Journalism in May 2023 and had written for CNN, Palo Alto Daily Post, Berkeleyside, and Oakland North.

Leqi Zhong

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‘The voice of a generation’: Fox News aired his Luigi Mangione song. So this Gen Zer sent the network a $500 invoice

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘Plot twist’: Man shops for Tesla Model Y at dealership. Then he takes a closer look

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

Melody Heald

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‘Should the restaurant have to comp that?‘: Server warns customer about ‘super spicy’ order. Then the customer complains about having to pay for it

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

‘Do not come to my town’: For those times you just want to be left alone

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

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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

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‘The person has been here’: Airbnb guests assume locked room is a cleaning closet. Then they find it unlocked

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

Natasha Dubash

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‘PSA’: Woman shares the real reason you should always mute when you are on hold with customer service

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I had to do my duty’: Ex-Chipotle worker exposes what meat is the freshest

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‘Beware of hidden damage’: Expert shows the one thing you need to look for on a Carfax report. Here’s what to know before you go

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‘It’s a psychological trick’: Woman sits down to eat at the Olive Garden. Then she sees how many breadsticks are in the basket

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

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