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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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‘Old Fashioned at the Cheesecake Factory is pretty funny’: Man tries to order an Old Fashioned at the Cheesecake Factory. Then a worker steps in

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

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Memes

‘The work is mysterious and important’: So is this ‘Severance’ meme. Let us explain

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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‘I think it’s really funny that you still eat fries’: Hard Rock Cafe customer says he has celiac disease. Then the server weighs in

Andrew Wyrich is the former newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

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Newsletter: 🐈 Green cat helps expose cheating husband

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

Braden Bjella

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‘All I know is I pay 2 dollars extra just to get the rainbow color soap’: Man goes to car wash. Then he says all tiers are the same

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

‘Beyond heartbreaking’: Internet reacts to the final performance of 11-year-old skaters killed in D.C. plane crash

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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‘Over some biscuits?’: Popeyes worker shows how he butters biscuits. Then he misses one

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Culture

‘Uh…you do realize you weren’t the victim, right?’: Man confronts girlfriend after she shared her ‘traumatic’ story

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‘For a 2-pack it’s $16.97’: Woman shops Kirkland rotisserie chickens fresh at Costco. Then she realizes frozen Kirkland chickens are way more expensive. Why?

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

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‘Model SS coming soon’: People are flooding a Tesla review video with scathing Nazi-themed jokes

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

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What is the Kai Cenat Reportedly Skeptical Meme?

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‘She was doing it on purpose’: Woman goes to Olive Garden with her man. Then the server interrupts when she tries to order

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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‘I am a 29-year-old boomer. I agree with bout 85% of these’: Car salesman calls out ‘boomer’ customers who do this when car shopping

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

MAGA’s new favorite anti-woman meme

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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