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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

Chili’s customers have to eat rice their with hands after being told there is no silverware

‘They couldn’t have told you BEFORE you ordered?’: Chili’s customers have to eat rice with their hands after being told there is no silverware

Customers think Chipotle is now trying to be generous with portions amid ‘boycott’

‘Keep boycotting. 4 days isn’t enough’: Customers think Chipotle is now trying to be generous with portions amid ‘boycott’

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

Publix shopper shares how you can get ‘expensive’ ice cream like Talenti, Magnum for just $0.66

‘Oh I need to stock up!’: Publix shopper shares how you can get ‘expensive’ ice cream like Talenti, Magnum for just $0.66

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

Natasha Dubash

Barista shares why customers should ‘never come’ to his coffee shop

‘The only thing that gets washed daily…’: Barista shares why customers should ‘never come’ to his coffee shop. It backfires

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

McDonald's logo(l), Woman talking(c), McDonald's app(r)

‘I been getting free DoorDash for 2 months’: McDonald’s customer shows ‘glitch’ in the app that can give you free food

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

Mars Ramos

Chipotle worker exposes which meat is fresh and which meat comes in a bag

‘Bro about to lose his job’: Chipotle worker exposes which meat is fresh and which meat comes in a bag

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking(l+r), Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen(c)

‘It’s to get them to leave’: Professional chef says you should stay away from Pappadeaux

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), Woman showing off lettuce(c)

‘This is my nightmare’: Grocery shopper can’t believe what the store looks like 2 days after it restocked

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

Nina Hernandez

‘So funny how they’d rather the food be wasted’: Buffalo Wild Wings server tells customers they can’t have a box for unlimited wings. They find a workaround

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

‘Frito-Lay please explain’: Woman buys a variety pack of Doritos, Funyuns, and Lay’s chips from the grocery store. She finds something unexpected inside

McDonald's sign(l), Woman staring at camera(c), Big Mac box(r)

‘You oughta be ashamed’: McDonald’s customer orders $10 meal, can’t believe what her Big Mac looked like

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

Melody Heald

Chipotle customer gets served brown guac in bowl

‘For $20 that guacamole better be green green’: Viewers divided after Chipotle customer gets served brown guac in bowl

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Raising Cane's customer questions scarce menu options after pulling up to the drive-thru

‘I just know y’all not raving about a place with only 2 items’: Raising Cane’s customer questions scarce menu options after pulling up to the drive-thru

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

Server shares demonstration of 'how to order a steak,' says most customers don't know how to

‘I’m sick of you … sending back this … food’: Server shares demonstration of ‘how to order a steak,’ says you’re probably doing it wrong

Ex-worker reveals that yes, you only get 4 ounces of protein per serving and managers ‘watch us like hawks’

Food