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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

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‘Would you buy?’: Shopper sees box of Pop-Tarts on sale at grocery store. Then they take a closer look at a note on it

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

Braden Bjella

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‘What is in the middle?’: Woman buys Smucker’s Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Honey Spread Sandwich. Then she bites into it

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

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‘Just get it at Walmart’: Man buys blackberries at grocery store. Then he spots this just a day later

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

Melody Heald

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‘Finally someone being honest’: Woman shares ‘truth’ about the $25 Whole Foods salmon meal packs. Is it really old hot bar food?

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‘I’m so embarrassed because I wanna try it’: Kroger shopper demands answers after taking a closer look at Hormel bacon package

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‘Wetzel’s Pretzels would never’: Woman tries to order pretzel bites from Auntie Anne’s. Then she sees what the 4 workers are doing

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

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‘As a frequent Nothing Bundt Cakes eater…’: Woman buys White Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Then she notices something only a true Nothing Bundt Cakes fan would notice

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‘I’ve been missing out’: Man shows the right way to order at the Raising Cane’s drive-thru. Here’s the little-known substitution blowing everyone’s mind

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

Mars Ramos

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‘Running there’: NYC starts congestion pricing. Then Shake Shack does this in response

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‘I have no idea how I’m alive rn’: Expert issues warning for anyone who buys fish in vacuum-sealed bags

‘This ain’t even real cheese’: Woman buys Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Then she takes a closer look at the package

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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‘Did y’all know these were back here?’: Man goes to Walmart’s home and garden section. Then he finds something unusual being sold there

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‘Who woulda thought??’: Woman puts Blue Bell Ice Cream upside down in the freezer. Then she opens it the next day

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘What words SPECIFICALLY did you say?’: Woman orders Burger King Chicken Fries for her kid. Then she sees what worker put in the bag

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

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