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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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“They ate like 7 different meals”: Restaurant customers ask server to return 3 different plates after eating nearly the entire thing. Is this a new scam?

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

Memes

Is ChatGPT down for anyone else? Meme calls out AI reliance and bad writing

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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“I care about your health”: Wingstop worker publicly calls out regular who orders Wingstop 4 times a week

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“They did that on purpose”: Woman purchases Chanel bag. Then she leaves the store and tries to walk in another store

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

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Woman spills Chipotle all over her car. Then she remembers the “burnt toast theory”

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“Sis I hope you contacted a lawyer and didn’t just immediately settle for a new car…”: Woman gets hit by a FedEx 18-wheeler. Then she shows off the car FedEx gave her

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

Melody Heald

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‘Would never be able to drink it again’: Woman pours Chobani oat milk well before expiration date. Why did it already have mold?

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

the samsung logo and the interior of a Samsung refrigerator.

“FOR FREE!”: Man says you can get Samsung fridge ice maker repaired amid alleged class-action lawsuit. Is he right?

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“Oh somebody is in TROUBLE”: Hotel tells guests it has a surprise for them. Then they come back to a flooded room

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

Viral Politics

Man wonders if he’s wrong to hide his right-wing voting history from his progressive girlfriend: “Women are avoiding guys like this”

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“That message was meant for someone else”: Woman uses ChatGPT to make grocery list. Then she sees a different conversation

“And you go to buy numbers at Lowes or Walmart”: UPS worker shares the 1 “trick” homeowners should know about home numbers

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“I could tell by the way opened those pickles.. they weren’t sealed”: Woman goes to the farmer’s market. Then she takes a look in the jar of pickles

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

Culture

Is being single a luxury now? Viral dating theory says yes: “My avoidant attachment took this as a direct threat”

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