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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

TikToker explains to only use Apple Pay at the drive-thru after horrifying experience

‘Got scammed at Wendy’s the same way’: Customer reveals why you should only use Apple Pay at the drive-thru after horrifying experience

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

Braden Bjella

Woman says food stamps agency told her to pay back $2,095

‘I have no idea what I’m going to do’: Woman says food stamps agency told her to pay back $2,095. Does she have to?

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A side by side showing a full Bacardi Bucket and one with personal items in it. There is text that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a web_crawlr Daily Dot newsletter font.

Main Character of the Week: Woman who had her Bacardi Bucket confiscated at Applebee’s 

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Olive Garden microwaved customer’s food after he notices something unusual about it

‘That is definitely how reheated Alfredo looks’: Viewers think Olive Garden microwaved customer’s food after he notices something unusual about it

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Dunkin' barista reveals just how much sugar you get per pump. It's a wild amount

‘I don’t mean to ruin your day’: Dunkin’ barista reveals just how much sugar you get per pump. It’s a wild amount

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Woman says worker shamed her for ordering soup and salad

‘You’re going to finish them both?!’: Woman says a restaurant worker shamed her for ordering soup and salad

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Customer calls out Starbucks for adding ‘customization charge’

‘They have the audacity to ask me for a tip on top of it’: Customer calls out Starbucks for adding ‘customization charge’

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Dairy Queen workers call out ‘cake in a cup’ trend off ‘secret menu’

‘I went last night and the guy immediately said no’: Dairy Queen workers call out ‘cake in a cup’ trend off ‘secret menu’

‘Like bffr’: Applebee’s server calls out customers who order half-priced apps

McDonald's(l), Man talking(c), Krispy Kreme(r)

‘They’re trying to steal Dunkin’ Donuts consumers’: What’s behind the plan to sell Krispy Kreme donuts in McDonald’s stores?

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman talking(l), Target sign(c), Moldy Muffins(r)

‘That’s why you don’t buy food from Target’: Shopper goes to Target to return moldy muffins. Then she catches them selling more on the shelf

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

Woman talking(l+r), The Cheesecake Factory

‘Former Cheesecake employee… let me just say 1 word’: Customer questions how Cheesecake Factory can cook such a large menu

‘Y’all out here paying off $11 worth of chicken?’: Woman uses AfterPay to buy Raising Cane’s $11 order, starting a debate

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘AND NO DIP?’: Woman shocked at veggie platter’s ‘new lower price’ being $44

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

Double stuf oreo(l), Woman talking(c), Oreos(r)

Food