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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

Man talking(l), Woman eating McDonalds fries(c), Finger pointing to McDonalds screen(r)

‘Ingenious move’: McDonald’s customer shares fry hack for getting more bang for your buck

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Chilis(l), Person talking(c), McDonalds(r)

‘The cheapest meal in well over a year ‘: Woman says Chili’s is now cheaper than McDonald’s after spending only $11 on sit-down service

ustomer speculates Five Guys reduced its fry servings

‘Since when did Five Guys cost $40?’: Customer speculates Five Guys reduced its fry servings

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

Braden Bjella

the future of food mcdonalds; Men discussing at SXSW 2024 Panel

A.I.-powered burgers, 3D-printed micronutrient bars: Expert shares what fast food will look like in the future

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

Natasha Dubash

Walmart shopper shows what the Kellogg's products look like in ‘low-income area’

‘Discounted everywhere except in low-income neighborhoods’: Walmart shopper shows what the Kellogg’s products look like in ‘low-income area’

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

Customer shows hailed Dorito flavor returns to grocery aisles. For a limited time

‘This is the best Dorito of all time’: Customer shows hailed Doritos flavor returns to grocery aisles. For a limited time

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

Melody Heald

Taco Bell drive-thru customer asks why we stopped using the first window

‘Right?’: Taco Bell drive-thru customer asks why we stopped using the first window

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Uber Eats customer reports the main portion of her order is missing

‘There’s a whole item of my order missing’: Uber Eats customer reports missing burger from burger combo. She doesn’t expect Uber’s response

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

Customer says Chili’s is now cheaper than McDonald’s

‘I need to check that out’: Customer says Chili’s is now cheaper than McDonald’s. Here’s why

Shopper shows Frosted Flakes, Cheez-Its and more on sale amid Kellogg's boycott

‘Nobody wants it’: Shopper shows Frosted Flakes, Cheez-Its and more on sale amid Kellogg’s boycott

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Golden Corral customer warns restaurant is so understaffed that the buffet looks like this

‘Should of asked for a Manager’: Golden Corral customer warns restaurant is so understaffed that the buffet looks like this

Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops go on sale for 99 cents amid Kellogg’s boycott

‘This is the cheapest I’ve ever seen cereal…The protest is working’: Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops go on sale for 99 cents amid Kellogg’s boycott

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Pizza Hut customer says delivery driver texted her to complain that she didn’t leave a tip

‘No, I tipped online’: Pizza Hut customer says delivery driver texted her to complain that she didn’t leave a tip

Man tries to order from cupcake vending machine. He wasn’t prepared for what happened next

‘I would walk away in shame’: Man tries to order from cupcake vending machine. He wasn’t prepared for what happened next

Dunkin’ customer gets charged double. Workers tell her that’s the ‘morning prices’

Food