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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

Two screenshots from Tiktok user @carsandkeys of a basic Toyota work truck.

‘These used to be half that price’: Expert says this ‘basic’ Toyota work truck isn’t worth the hefty price tag. Is he right?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

House Key and Chain(l) Woman with long black hair(c) Paper with word "Mortgage" thick and bold(r)

‘I definitely didn’t think it would happen this fast’: Woman purchases new home. Then she tries to make her first mortgage payment

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

Sliced grilled medium rare beef steak(l) Server shares experience taking an order from customer(r)

‘I know it’s gonna be sent back’: Customer orders steak medium rare ‘plus.’ Then the server asks him a question

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Screenshot from Tiktok user @ant_510 of a Michelin tire with the caption "Technology at its finest [thinking emoji]"; Photo of a Mechanic looking at a tire.

‘Technology at its finest’: Mechanic grabs Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tire. Then he takes a closer look at the sticker

Diana &#8220;ladidai&#8221; Umana is a pop culture journalist based in NYC. She has her finger on the pulse URL and her feet on the ground IRL. The latest in music, lifestyle, internet culture, fashion, beauty, tech, and beyond—you name it, she knows it. Published in NYLON, Business Insider, REVOLT, and Yahoo, she&#8217;s your go-to girl for what&#8217;s now, what&#8217;s niche, and what&#8217;s next.

Diana Umana

Left: Screeenshot of Tiktok user @ericakate_; Right: Photo of a hand holding a phone with the Verizon logo on the screen.

‘I can tell he’s getting very irritated’: Woman has 2-hour call with Verizon that includes 5 customer service reps. Then she gets a tip

woman shares what happened to her at whole foods market(l) cup of coffee on table(r)

‘You scared him off’: Woman chats up stranger at Whole Foods. Then he invites her for a coffee date

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

woman asks for assistance on TikTok platform to help an elderly woman(l) Elderly woman waitressing at restaurant(l)

Culture

Strangers raise over $250K for 81-year-old waitress who worked her whole life and still couldn’t retire

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

Hostess DingDongs Box(l) Publix Store Front(c) woman shares what she saw at publix store front(r)

‘It’s in almost every single bread product’: Publix shopper reaches for chocolate chip muffins. Then she takes a look at the fine print and issues a warning

2 panel image: on the left is a Chevrolet Camaro car and on the right is a Chevrolet dealership sign.

‘I throw up a prayer for every lane change’: Driver buys new Chevy Camaro. They didn’t expect this design flaw before purchasing

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @larissaltd; Center: Photo of a Walmart exterior; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @larissaltd's hand on a package of chicken.

‘Should I ask any questions?’: Woman has Walmart deliver her groceries. Then she starts noticing something about each delivery

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

2 panel image: a mechanic removes a tire and the scream emoji.

‘How did it make it over here?’: Customer’s spare tire won’t fit. The mechanic can’t believe their DIY fix

Left: Screenshot from Tiktok user @trygal holding HP Ink Cartridges; Center: Photo of a Staples exterior; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @trygal.

‘Just buy a new printer’: Woman goes to Staples for HP printer ink. Then she sees the price tags

2 image split. Person lying in bed on left. Klarna app on phone screen on right.

‘Buy now pay later on a seafood boil is crazy’: Woman warns against using Klarna for DoorDash orders. Then she reveals why it’s a bad idea

Google Building(l) Woman shares how she bought a flight(c) Spirit Airlines plane(r)

‘I did not know this’: Woman books Spirit Airlines flight for $173 through Google Flights. Then the price goes down

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

‘Sounds like a brand new GM truck engine’: Mechanic reveals the engine noise you never want to hear—especially in a Hyundai or Kia. Then he reveals what you can do about it