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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 talking(l), Texas Roadhouse restaurant(r)

‘Only insecure people order a blue steak’: Man orders a ‘blue steak’ at Texas Roadhouse. Then a manager comes to the table

Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

Allie Hayes

The best Letterboxd lists for movie lovers planning a movie marathon or double feature

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

Sectional couch with text "PSA as someone who owned this couch."(l), Ashley Furniture sign(r)

‘Always start with firm seating’: Woman buys Ashley Rawcliffe 3-piece sectional couch. Then she learns this valuable lesson

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘What the customers don’t know’: Mechanic shares the ‘truth’ about AAA

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

Melody Heald

Two panel design with a woman walking and talking while in a Walmart, next to an image of a Walmart sign

‘THEY TURN THE LIGHTS DOWN!?!?!?!’: Woman goes to Walmart early, notices how unusually calm it is. Then she sees a sign

Roy Stephen is a N.Y.-based freelance journalist covering the gig economy. His work was previously featured on Inc. Magazine, the US Sun, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Roy Canivel

‘RFK Effect’: MAGA takes credit for FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3 

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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‘It’s like a stop sign’: Woman walks into Barnes & Noble. Then she spots something unusual in this new section

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

‘Karen that called Police’: Nancy Mace  dunked on after ‘take it outside’ challenge to House colleague

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

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‘I’ve witnessed people return used patio furniture’: Man tries to return items from Costco. Then a worker intervenes

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

Newsletter: 🔥 Wildfire rent spike sparks landlord ‘name and shame’ campaign

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

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‘2025 is the year everyone is learning Mandarin’: TikTok ‘refugees’ are learning Chinese to build RedNote audiences 

Megan Johnson is a writer and reporter in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a frequent contributor to People Magazine, Architectural Digest, The Boston Globe, and a variety of other publications. When she was 5, her parents cut her hair short and an old man said “Move along, son.” She was also left on the school bus once. Follow her on Twitter/X and Instagram.

Megan Johnson

Woman with comment "dibs"(l), Detroit Lions logo(r)

‘Give us a few years’: This mom showed off her 31-pound baby, and the Detriot Lions are eagerly awaiting the draft day

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

Braden Bjella

Two panel design with a woman who is talking and looking at the camera, next to an image of a Budget sign

‘I did that one time and got a 15 passenger van’: Woman does Budget’s ‘Mystery Car’ rental for only $25. Then she sees what the worker chose for her

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

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Americans are joining RedNote to teach Chinese users how to 3D print guns

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