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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

Woman slams Target’s new rule of IDing customers for non-alcoholic drinks

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‘It’s a little tricky’: Woman questions Target’s new rule of IDing customers for non-alcoholic drinks

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

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‘Perfectly chilled for the drive home’: Total Wine & More under fire for offering ‘Free Chilling’ service

Man shows how easy it is for minors to purchase alcohol using self-checkout at places like Walmart, Safeway, and King Soopers

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‘That’s how I got my TV for 3.99’: Man shows how easy it is for minors to purchase alcohol using self-checkout at places like Walmart, Safeway, and King Soopers

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‘That’s why sometimes you get hangovers’: Tequila expert shares why you shouldn’t drink Don Julio, Jose Cuervo, Patrón

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

Melody Heald

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‘Please don’t do this‘: Woman says server questioned her decision to order a mocktail while she was 7 months pregnant

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‘PLZ explain‘: Woman orders ‘extra vodka sauce’ through Uber Eats. Restaurant gives her a shot of vodka

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

Braden Bjella

Expert says there is a new secret trick to sobering up fast

Sober Quickly

‘A scientifically proven method’: Expert says there is a new secret trick to sobering up fast

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‘There’s tap water in the bathroom’: Customer slams bartender who refused to give him tap water

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‘NO I WANT ONE REAL BAD’: Applebee’s customers post new $10 Bacardi buckets

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 says you should stop buying Whiteclaws and High Noons, shares alternative

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‘You’re wasting so much money’: Woman says you should stop buying White Claws and High Noons, shares alternative

Liquor store owner says Baileys Irish Cream is a waste of money, shares what to get instead

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‘I don’t know why you wouldn’t at least try this’: Liquor store owner says Baileys Irish Cream is a waste of money, shares what to get instead

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

Former server reveals real reason why you're offered a small taste when ordering wine

Corked Wine

‘Literally why is this a secret?’: Former server reveals real reason why you’re offered a small taste when ordering wine

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Man issues warning about trick question customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $5 extra for drink

Tequila Options

‘Then we saw the bill’: Man issues warning about trick question customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $5 extra for drink

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Server says customer ordered 2 margaritas for 16-year-olds

Margaritas for 16 year olds

‘I could just be done for’: Server says customer ordered margaritas for 16-year-olds

Server gets in trouble with the boss for refusing to 'suggestive serve' alcohol

Serving Alcohol

‘My only obligation is to the customer’: Server gets in trouble with the boss for refusing to ‘suggestive serve’ alcohol

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