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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.

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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?

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

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“It’s not just one”: Target customer spots Pride collection. Then they take a closer look at the tags

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“Check this out”: Woman shops at PetSmart. Then she takes a closer look at her receipt

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

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“Actual nightmare scenarios”: Panera launches 3 months of unlimited Sip Club. But customers say they’re always out of drinks

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

Natasha Dubash

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Uber driver refuses 1.4-mile ride when woman he picks up doesn’t have money on her app. Here’s the real reason he wouldn’t budge

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“Even the hourly managers were doing it”: Topgolf server shares what some workers would do if a customer paid in cash

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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“They butter be joking”: Woman buys Target butter dish. Then she tries to put butter in it

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

Nina Hernandez

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Walmart faces another round of boycotts in the wake of DEI rollback protests

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Just blatant”: Multi-state investigation shows Kroger routinely overcharging

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Costco silently changed its payment options. It may make you buy more

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“Had to find out from my coworkers”: Bahama Breeze shuts down, worker speaks out

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“This is what I don’t understand”: Joann Fabrics’ closing sale sparks outrage

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“I feel like that’s a lie”: Woman goes to 4 different car dealerships. They all tell her they aren’t allowed to negotiate

Laiken Neumann is a former Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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“Ruining it for the rest of us”: Target shopper catches woman trying to return kids’ clothes because her daughter outgrew them. What’s the real policy?