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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

Shopper says he got ‘scammed’ after opening Quest brownie bar

‘Why are they allowed to do this to us?’: Shopper says he got ‘scammed’ after opening Quest brownie bar

Customer shares the ‘best’ way to eat Subway sandwiches

‘That’s how they use the make them’: Customer reveals the ‘best’ way to eat Subway sandwiches

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

Braden Bjella

Mystery shopper heads to McDonald’s for a meal. She says the worker made this one grave mistake

‘I gave her 2 opportunities’: McDonald’s mystery shopper orders meal at drive-thru. She says the worker made this one grave mistake

Man says ‘20 ribeyes for $40’ stands will bamboozle you

‘Let me show you why it’s a scam’: Man says ’20 ribeyes for $40′ stands will bamboozle you

KFC customer pulls up to drive-thru. Worker doesn’t know her mic is still on

‘I hope you ordered the slaw’: KFC customer pulls up to drive-thru. Worker doesn’t know her mic is still on

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

Melody Heald

McDonalds sign(l), Woman shrugging(c), McDonald's cookie tote(r)

‘We are too lazy to figure out the tote’: McDonald’s customer orders the ‘cookie tote.’ She can’t believe what she received

Mike Hadge

keith lee calls out chipotle Keith Lee talking(l+r), Chipotle logo(c)

‘Something changed, and I don’t know what it is’: Keith Lee and other TikTok users lament Chipotle’s smaller portion sizes

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

Woman crying and talking(L+r), Crumbl Cookies sign(c)

‘For their prices!!! GO GET THAT REFUND’: Woman cries over Crumbl Cookies experience, notices something unusual about the cookies

People waiting on line at Chipotle(l+r), Chipotle sign(c)

‘Greatest advertising campaign ever’: Customers think Chipotle’s ‘phone rule’ was a scam to get them back in line

‘How is that any different than any other job that serves the public?‘: Worker shares whether you’re expected to tip at Subway

‘Genius and the proportions are much healthier’: Dad feeds family of 6 at Panda Express for $24.46. Here’s how

‘They were sitting in their office watching’: Ex-Chipotle worker says managers watch employees through camera to check portion sizes

Woman shares the ‘right way’ to use a cheese grater

‘I was 43 years old when I learned this’: Woman shares the ‘right way’ to use a cheese grater

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

Chipotle customer says ‘phone trick’ doesn’t work at every location after worker skimped on order

‘Bro was teasing you’: Chipotle customer says ‘phone trick’ doesn’t work at every location after worker skimped on order

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

McDonald’s just changed the recipe for its cheeseburger. Now a former corporate chef is calling out 3 new differences

Food