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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

Man in red hat points finger up, then gives a thumb's up and a cheeky smile. A separate stock photo shows a hand turning off a digital thermostat.

“As an HVAC tech this is true”: Man learns the secret to keeping your electricity bill low while using the A/C

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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TSA issues warning for travelers who charge their phones at the airport

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Viral Politics

“Why does NASCAR have a LinkedIn page?”: NASCAR flamed for Pride Month post on LinkedIn

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Miley Cyrus says she’s now allowed to perform “Hannah Montana” songs after being inducted as Disney Legend

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

A woman scrolls through Netflix on a tablet.

“What’s the point of paying for a subscription?”: You’ll see AI-generated ads on Netflix by 2026, company says

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Left; A bright AMC theater exterior in Manhattan, New York. Right; a group of movie-goers laugh at a film while enjoying drinks and popcorn.

“Always More Commercials”: Movie-goers erupt in rage after AMC announces “even more commercials” will play before screenings

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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Culture

People slammed “Xbox husband” for  wheeling console and TV into labor ward. His wife clapped back

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“I usually hate when people cut up a wedding dress”: Woman alters her mother-in-law’s 1992 wedding dress for her own wedding

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.

Charlotte Colombo

Left; Nathan Fielder in pilot uniform on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He holds up his left hand as if to say, "Stop" Right; stock photo of a pilot in the cockpit viewed from behind has he presses a button

“I was going to call this dumb”: House committee responds to “The Rehearsal” pilot question. Nathan Fielder claps back

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

Tweet reading: I spoke to David Lynch shortly before he died. He gave me permission to commit many crimes next to photo of Natasha Lyonne on Late Night With Seth Meyers

Natasha Lyonne’s defense of AI has folks trolling her with “before David Lynch died” memes

Christian Zamora

Entertainment

The stars of “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” revealed their online addictions and they might be your internet twins

“Karens have gentrified lean”: Why is an eyewear brand on Instagram suggesting moms drink cough syrup?

“We appreciate the customer sharing her talents”: Delta Airlines finally responds to child’s viral “Moana” performance

Woman holding a Louis Vuitton chocolate purse with a caption reading: "Imagine breaking your roommates Louis Vuitton chocolate purse"

People are losing it over the $225 Louis Vuitton chocolate purse fridge disaster

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.

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