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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

‘I know this is technically discrimination’: Woman calls out ‘Hot People Jobs,’ says this man is too attractive for his job. Does she have a point?

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

McDonalds sign(l), Woman talking(c), Filet-o-fish(r)

‘This is what I get for ordering McDonald’s’: Customer orders Filet-O-Fish. There’s just one problem

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Three panel design with a man looking concerned as he talks to the camera, next to an image of a snow like substance, next to an image of a man walking down the street while he talks to the camera

‘Fogvid-24’: Conspiracy theories about ‘The Fog’ across certain states engulf social media

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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‘Do not get out of your vehicle’: Officer issues warning to people who pull over after fender bender

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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‘This is a prime example’: Traffic light expert shares why you should never pass an 18-wheeler on the right-hand side

Two panel design with a man looking and talking at the camera, next to an image of a TD Bank sign

‘We have to ask you’: TD Bank customer tries to pull out $3,000. Then worker asks him something

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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‘I don’t know about the placement’: Woman sits in driver’s seat of new Lexus TX. Then she realizes it has an unprecedented new feature

3 panel image: in the middle is the T-Mobile logo. On the sides a person explains.

‘I have 1’: T-Mobile customer catches phone service provider charging her for 2 lines

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

‘I wanted a Chrysler Pacifica’: Expert shows the 2 best minivans that are the most bang for the buck. But which is tops?

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‘They send you a check in the mail’: Woman shares little-known trick of what to do if your package is late

‘Not me completely oblivious to those signs’: Man is about to go in restaurant. Then he sees a sign on the door

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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‘There is not a scratch’: Woman gets into fender bender. Then her insurance company changes its tune because she has a dog

Lowe's storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding nut(r)

‘Idk, it sounds sus’: Lowe’s worker has to fulfill 10-cent pickup order for a single nut

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

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‘It’s coming from the manufacturer’: Woman buys 3 Visa gift cards, each for $50. Then she opens them and looks at the numbers

Ashley Furniture storefront(l), Man talking(c) Living room(r)

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