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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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‘If I didn’t have the discount…’: Man buys 3 gallons of paint at Sherwin-Williams. Then he goes to buy more 3 months later

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image: the side of a car with text over: This was my friend's uber yesterday would you go in?

‘Would you go in?’: Woman calls an Uber. Then she opens car door, takes a look inside

‘Spray tan or Candace Owens’: Target under fire over new social media posts. Why is everyone talking about the hand?

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

2 panel image. Digital checkout details at Texas Roadhouse with caption that reads: "What would you tip???" on left. Texas Roadhouse sign on right.

‘So we shouldn’t tip you anything’: Family of 6 questions how much to tip on $80 bill at Texas Roadhouse. Then they ask the server

Rebecca Leib

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Culture

The European seagull screeching championship is the chaotic joy you didn’t know you needed

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

Left: A meme with James Doakes from Dexter with the text "how it feels knowing that one shop in your city is a money laundering scheme but you can't quite prove it"; A meme with James Doakes from Dexter with the text "how it feels knowing your ex misses you and wants you back but you just can't prove it."

Memes

20 ‘how it feels knowing’ Dexter memes for people with psychic hunches and no receipts

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Woman’s ‘caveman skincare routine’ horrifies dermatologists and viewers alike—but is she just rage-baiting?

2 panel image. Woman in car with caption that reads: "T-Mobile phone upgrade scam!" on left. T-Mobile building on right

‘I have receipts’: Washington woman upgrades iPhone for ‘free’ at T-Mobile. Then she loses thousands of dollars

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘Why did you order a Jack and Coke?’: Wisconsin bartender reveals the most irritating things they deal with daily—and how it impacts your service

3 panels showing ai-generated images of an anthropomorphic shark character.

Tralalero Tralala: This AI-generated shark in Nikes is the face of TikTok’s Italian brainrot obsession

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

Scrolling in the Deep: ‘TS PMO ICL’

2 panel image. Hand holding chocolate piece of Cadbury bar with circle blurred on left. Chocolate bar in puddle of chocolate on right.

‘How did this pass the metal detector?’: Man buys Cadbury chocolate bar. Then he takes a bite

2 panel image. Lowe's employee speaking into speaker phone on left. Lowe's store on right.

‘Gotta make the customers think’: Lowe’s worker shares how she tricks customers when they ask for help

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

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‘It’s like a Sims world’: Edge of Las Vegas videos are TikTok’s latest obsession

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

3 panel image. HomeGoods store on left. Woman speaking into camera in center. Hobby Lobby store on right.

TikTok