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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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‘I have no idea how I’m alive rn’: Expert issues warning for anyone who buys fish in vacuum-sealed bags

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

Obi Wan Kenobi with light saber and text "Strike me down, and I will become more Chinese than you could possibly image."

Memes

32 of the funniest RedNote memes from salty ‘TikTok refugees’

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

Braden Bjella

‘This ain’t even real cheese’: Woman buys Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Then she takes a closer look at the package

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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‘Can I have 3 Jameson Ginger Ales?’: Man says bartender scolded him for this common ordering practice

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‘I am livid’: Man takes Tesla through WhiteWater Express Car Wash. Then he hears a loud bang

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‘Didn’t even get to touch it’: Walmart shopper tries to take item to checkout. Then a worker intervenes

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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‘9th gen is better’: Expert says 2019 Honda Civic is one of ‘the most reliable cars of all time.’ There’s just one problem.

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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‘It’s not some system error. It’s not some mistake’: Former AT&T worker exposes the real reason for those extra charges on your account

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

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‘Adds days to your delivery’: UPS driver reveals the real reason your package might arrive late

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‘GM strikes again’: Expert says this new Chevrolet model is ‘extremely common’ at the junk yard. Then he says think twice when it comes to the check engine light

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

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‘Always start with firm seating’: Woman buys Ashley Rawcliffe 3-piece sectional couch. Then she learns this valuable lesson

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘It’s like a stop sign’: Woman walks into Barnes & Noble. Then she spots something unusual in this new section

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‘I’ve witnessed people return used patio furniture’: Man tries to return items from Costco. Then a worker intervenes

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

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‘2025 is the year everyone is learning Mandarin’: TikTok ‘refugees’ are learning Chinese to build RedNote audiences 

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TikTok