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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

Walmart cart(l), Man talking(c), Cans of skyline chili(r)

‘My FAVORITE’: Walmart customer shops Wolf, Jack’s Link, Wendy’s, Steak-N-Shake, Hormel, Great Value chili. Then he notices Skyline chili

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

‘Rule of thumb’: Man shops for Costco Holiday Mix. Then he notices something on the back of the bag

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Woman shares Air Fryer Hack(l) Air Fryer(r)

‘This feels like a culinary crime’: Chef tests frozen steak air fryer hack. Then she takes a bite

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Old El Paso Taco Shell Box(l) Woman holding her face(c) Taco shells(r)

‘I just found out’: Woman says you’ve probably been making Old El Paso crunchy tacos wrong this whole time

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

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‘I will NEVER buy meat from Walmart’: Shopper buys Walmart’s lean ground beef. Then she opens it up

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

Natasha Dubash

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera in one, next to an image of someone holding a handful of chocolates

‘EXCUSE ME? LEAD?’: Woman issues warning about Lindt chocolate after having to throw batch away

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

Mars Ramos

Popeyes boxes(l), Woman talking(c), Chicken tenders(r)

‘They’re talking about spicy or classic’: Woman orders chicken tenders at Popeyes. Now she’s claiming workers are gatekeeping this ‘secret’ menu item

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 with text "stuck in the rabbit hole"(l), Dog dry heaving(c), Woman pointing to chicken breasts with same text(r)

‘My dog, he wouldn’t eat it’: Shopper says you should look for this key word on your chicken

Two panel design with a person pressing her lips together in discuss in one, next to an image of a box of cheez-its

‘I don’t know if I’m gonna be OK’: Woman eats Cheez-Its. They turn her mouth blue

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

Melody Heald

‘Fix it, now!’: Customer demands answers from Hot Pockets after opening new box

Two panel design with a man giving someone cash, next to an image of a Door Dash delivery person

‘Bought someone else’s pizza’: Man sees DoorDasher with Papa Johns Pizza for a customer, bribes it off of him

man shares what to order at restaurant(l) Chefs cooking(r)

‘Stop using words you don’t understand’: Chef shares why you should order the simplest thing on the menu

Tomato soup can(l), Woman talking(c), Four cans(r)

‘I’m too broke’: Shopper buys pack of Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup cans. Then she inspects them

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

‘I’ve ordered these for years’: Chick-fil-A customer orders chargrilled chicken Cool Wrap. She feels bamboozled after seeing what she got for $17

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Woman with subway sandwich(l), Subway storefront(c), Woman talking to subway worker(R)

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