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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

Does Popeyes really have $2 protein shakes

‘Instructions unclear im with a box of 4 piece fried chicken’: Does Popeyes really have $2 protein shakes?

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

California Pizza Kitchen customer receives a box of cheese instead of Mac and cheese

‘It was $8’: California Pizza Kitchen customer receives a box of cheese instead of Mac and cheese. Workers told her she placed the wrong order

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

Nina Hernandez

‘Mobile-ordered my Chipotle to the store that is 6 hours away’: Chipotle customer shares what happens when you place mobile order to wrong location

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

Woman talking with food in her hand(l+r), Wendy's sign(c)

‘I’ve lost 246 lbs’: Wendy’s customer shares order that helped her lose weight

‘I never knew this’: StarKist customer shares warning for people who buy tuna cans

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

Melody Heald

Man talking(l+r), Thumb pressing start order on McDonald's app under "Discover your deal"(c)

‘Can also use the dot trick’: Man shares how to hack restaurants’ rewards programs for unlimited free food

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Hot pockets(L), Man talking(c), Hand holding hot pockets outside of box(r)

‘Hot Pockets got rid of the pocket’: Man notices Hot Pockets no longer use sleeve. There’s just one problem

Former Little Caesars worker shares trick to getting 'fresh' pizza every time

‘I’m sorry in advance to all the workers’: Former Little Caesars worker shares trick to getting ‘fresh’ pizza every time

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 sign(l), Woman talking(c), Ruffles chips(

‘I’d be at Ruffles headquarters first thing’: Customer buys 50-pack of Ruffles, gets bamboozled

woman puts can of food in refrigerator after opening it 

‘I’m tired of doing things wrong’: Viewers torn after woman puts can of food in refrigerator after opening it 

Rachel Cohen is a former trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

Woman warns against Five Below snacks after finding someone unusual in bag 

‘Should’ve went to Dollar Tree’: Woman warns against buying snacks at Five Below after finding something inside Combos bag

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

Man shares the real reason Texas Roadhouse gives you bread rolls 

‘If you eat the rolls at Texas Roadhouse, you really need to see this’: Man shares the real reason Texas Roadhouse gives you bread rolls 

Subway customer slams new 'privacy' covers, says can't see sandwich being made

‘Why y’all hiding how much meat I’m getting?’: Subway customer slams new ‘privacy’ covers, says she can’t see sandwich being made

Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

‘Update we got kicked out’: Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

Woman shows trick to getting ribeyes at Costco for $9

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