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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

Two panel design with a man holding up a box of pizza while walking, next to an image of a Domino Delivery person

‘Now I’m scared to get mine’: Domino’s customer picks up Emergency Pizza. There’s just one problem

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

Melody Heald

Chipotle sign(l), Woman talking(c), Chipotle burrito bowl, guacamole, and chips(r)

‘Ive won so many free chipotle bowls and burritos’: Chipotle customer reveals hack to get free Lifestyle Bowl. Does it work?

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

‘So he could eat it in the back’: Texas Roadhouse customer says worker brought out wrong order, got ‘weird’ when she ate it

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

2 panel image, on the left is a bag of cheese sticks with text over," no way inflation dis bad". On the right is the guessing emoji.

‘Bro paid for an estimated guess’: Customer buys mozzarella cheese sticks from H-E-B. Then he takes a closer look

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

Woman smiling(l), Ninja Crispi with egg roll inside(r)

‘Feels illegal’: Woman reveals what actually happens when you use Ninja Crispi. Not everyone’s onboard

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

Braden Bjella

Woman shares what happened to her at a restaurant(r) Waiter with bill holder spread open(r)

‘It’s a new thing’: Woman says restaurants are now sneakily charging you for this. Then she shows how to spot it on your check

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

meat in sink(l) Woman shares information about Frozen Meats(c) Person pulling out frozen meat from freezer(r)

‘I learnt something today’: Woman issues warning to anyone who freezes their meat

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Two panel design with a woman looking shocked and disgusted from inside of her home, next to an image of pasta brand Barilla

‘Why is it like that?’: Woman opens new box of Barilla elbow pasta. Then she pours it out

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

Heinz Ketchup Packets(l) Woman shares what she has to do to Ketchup packets(c) Dunkin Donuts(r)

‘Now THIS is customer service’: Dunkin’ worker receives shipment from Heinz. She can’t believe she has to do this to every ketchup packet

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

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‘I have no words’: Woman shops at Walmart. Then she realizes the New York strip steaks are locked up

Woman sharing story about ordering cakes(l) Nothing Bundt Cakes store front(c) Crumbs of cake on plate with Fork and spoon crossed over(r)

‘We don’t mess up orders’: Nothing Bundt Cakes customer is missing 6 cakes and asks for a credit. The worker tells her to ‘prove’ she didn’t eat 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

Two panel design with a woman who is on her lunch break holds up an items for the camera to see, next to an image of construction workers having lunch

‘$160 for the battery’: Blue-collar woman eats pizza on break thanks to this Crock-pot and Milwaukee lunch tool combo. Not everyone’s on board

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

Mars Ramos

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera from inside a grocery store, next to an image of ice cream

‘I will only buy Häagen-Dazs from now on’: Publix shopper goes to ice cream section, spots Breyers. Then she takes a closer look

In-n-out(l), Man talking(c), In-n-out menu(r)

‘You need to ask for them cooked…’: Woman reveals you’ve been ordering In-N-Our fries wrong. It’s not about the secret menu

Two panel design with a close up shot of a Doritos Cool Ranch bag, next to a stack of chips

Food