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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

Costco shopper warns of new facial ID entry point

‘If it’s not you, you don’t get in’: Costco shopper warns of new facial ID entry point

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

Melody Heald

Coldstone Creamery worker shows the real reason Reese’s costs extra

‘When I worked at wing stop and ppl would ask why we charged for ranch’: Cold Stone Creamery worker shows the real reason Reese’s costs extra

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

Olympians take beds apart, shocked at what they find

‘It’s not a real mattress’: Olympians take beds apart, shocked at what they find

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

car mechanic (l) car mechanic with caption "What car should you never buy??" (c) man in hoody and hat (r)

‘Keeping mechanics employed’: Mechanics share what car brand you should never buy. They say the same thing

Catastrophic injury lawyer reveals the 'No. 1' common product to remove from your home

‘Throw these out’: Catastrophic injury lawyer reveals the ‘No. 1’ most dangerous product to remove from your home

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Server reveals the real reason you shouldn’t leave the tip on a card

‘Even if it’s $5’: Server reveals the real reason you shouldn’t leave the tip on a card

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Driver says tires keep deflating. Auto shop quotes her $800 to fix it

‘Am I being overcharged because I’m just a girl?’: Driver says tires keep deflating. Auto shop quotes her $800 to fix it

Tricia Crimmins is a former Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election.

Tricia Crimmins

Nevada couple’s restaurant flamed on Yelp after Black TikToker accuses them of ‘lynching’ remark

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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The ‘Just Give Me My Money’ TikTok trend, explained

Homeowners try to use microwave after flipping kitchen breaker

‘HOW DOES SOMEONE HACK A MICROWAVE’: Homeowners try to use microwave after flipping kitchen breaker. Then something strange happens

Mike Hadge

Athletes are sharing videos of why they won't be attending the Olympics

‘Deeply saddened’: Athletes are explaining why they won’t be attending the Olympics by sharing their funniest fail videos

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

‘This is my final straw’: Woman buys new HP printer. 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

Let me tell you something meme: man strapped into chair hanging off a platform with two men in blue coats holding him

Let me tell you something about the ‘let me tell you something’ meme

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

Braden Bjella

young woman with lottery tickets (l) pressing button for lottery ticket (c) scratching lottery ticket (r)

‘Remember me if you win’: Gas station attendant convinces customer to buy this type of lottery ticket, says ‘people have been winning on it’

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

Woman catches car salesman trying to scam her at Infiniti dealership

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