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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

Chipotle customer forced to shred her own cheese for Al Pastor Chicken quesadilla

‘They charge $11 for this’: Chipotle customer forced to shred her own cheese for Al Pastor chicken quesadilla

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

Sever 12 hours into her shift says table wouldn't leave, stayed an hour past closing

‘My Red Bull has worn off. I have nothing left’: Server 12 hours into her shift says table wouldn’t leave, stayed an hour past closing

Customer blasts McDonald’s hash brown price hike, says an hour of minimum wage work only buys 1

‘I thought they were like $0.50 each’: Customer blasts McDonald’s hash brown price hike, says an hour of minimum wage work only buys 1

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

Braden Bjella

Customer reveals what avocado oil is actually made of

‘Wanna know what I learned today?’: Customer reveals what avocado oil is actually made of

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

Shopper warns against buying Panera mac and cheese from store after ‘splurging’ on it and it only coming with 14 pasta shells

‘There’s not even 15’: Shopper warns against buying Panera mac and cheese from store after ‘splurging’ on it and it only coming with 14 pasta shells

‘Toxic trait’: Viewers divided after woman says she’ll still tip ’20-25%’ even if her service was poor at restaurants

Customer orders new shrimp at Zaxby’s for $3. She can’t believe what’s inside the box

‘The way I just screamed’: Customer orders new shrimp at Zaxby’s for $3. She can’t believe what’s inside the box (updated)

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

Melody Heald

Taco Bell(l), man showing off bowl(c), Shredded chicken(r)

‘I just want my shredded chicken back’: Taco Bell worker reveals ‘the best addition they’ve ever made’

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Crawfish(l), Woman talking(c), Hand grabbing crawfish(r)

‘That whole pot woulda been tossed to the parking lot’: Woman finds something unusual in her crawfish

‘Makes so much sense’: Expert explains why salads are so much more expensive than burgers at McDonald’s

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

Man with crazy puffs(l+r), Little Caesars(c)

‘It’s the cheese pull that gets you’: Viewers divided after expert finally tries new Little Caesars Crazy Puffs

Chick-fil-a box(l), Chick-fil-a storefront(c), note(r)

‘Should I be offended?’: Chick-fil-A customer receives handwritten note from worker in their order

Cute waitress charging customers with a credit card terminal;The hand of the waitress takes the tip

Food